Yo Soy Boricua: A DNA Study

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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 NAME:

sculpture (visual works)

MARKS:

“REM” “MAZ” “SBF” “PHL”

CREDIT LINE:

Museum Purchase through the John N. Chester Fund

OBJECT NUMBER:

2022-15-1

IMAGE USE:

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LOCATION:

Moore Gallery

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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.

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3/4 view of proper left, installed in gallery (Nov-2022)

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