Yo Soy Boricua: A DNA Study
Yo Soy Boricua: A DNA Study
2019
resin, acrylic paint, chalk, and MDF
overall: 80 1/2 x 46 x 41 1/2 in. (204.47 x 116.84 x 105.41 cm)
Roberto Lugo
(Kensington, PA, USA, 1981 – )
CULTURE OR GROUP:
American
OBJECT TYPE:
sculpture (visual works)
MARKS:
“REM” “MAZ” “SBF” “PHL”
IMAGE USE:
Protected Content (restricted)
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NOT CURRENTLY ON VIEW
CREDIT LINE:
Museum Purchase through the John N. Chester Fund
OBJECT NUMBER:
2022-15-1
PERMALINK:
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ADDITIONAL IMAGES:
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3/4 view of proper left, installed in gallery (Nov-2022)
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Description
The title of the work describes the artist's heritage; Yo Soy Boricua: A DNA Study can be translated as "I Am Puerto Rican: A DNA Study." Boricua is defined as a native of Puerto Rico or a person of Puerto Rican descent.
Last Updated: 12/6/2022