Purgatorio
Purgatorio
2017
resin cast and mixed media
overall: 14 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (36.83 x 8.89 x 21.59 cm)
De La Torre Brothers
(active United States, 1990s – )
Collective
Einar De La Torre, in collaboration with
(Guadalajara, Mexico, 1963 – )
Jamex De La Torre, in collaboration with
(Guadalajara, Mexico, 1960 – )
CULTURE OR GROUP:
American
OBJECT TYPE:
sculpture (visual works)
MARKS:
Shield-shaped sticker on the base of the carriage (part of the found object): "Valet by SWANK"
IMAGE USE:
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LOCATION:
Gelvin Noel Gallery
CREDIT LINE:
Gift of Len Lewicki
OBJECT NUMBER:
2020-13-9
PERMALINK:
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ADDITIONAL IMAGES:
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3/4 view, front, proper left
Front
3/4 view, front, proper right
Side, proper right
3/4 view, rear, proper right
Rear
Detail, interior
Detail, bottom of lid
Detail, front of carriage
Detail, figure on top
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Description
This sculpture is comprised of found objects encased in resin. There are two pieces. The base is a toy carriage with three windows on each side and larger wheels in the back, while a ballerina doll rests on the front. The top of the sculpture, which is heavier than the carriage base, is a standing mythic creature--an iteration of the Aztec deity Coatlicue--made of pasta encased in resin. The remaining elements are more visible once the top is removed from the base. On the underside of the standing creature are six seated rubber babies encased in resin. At the base of the carriage interior is a Christ figurine surrounded on all sides with toy gold coins.
Last Updated: 11/6/2020
SELECTED EXHIBITION HISTORY
DIMENSIONS
- overall, overall: 14 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (36.83 x 8.89 x 21.59 cm)