Contemporary Milpa, 2024

by Contemporary Milpa

Sculpture : ceramic

32 x 32 x 5 cm 12.6 x 12.6 x 2 inch

€13,550 €12,602

One of the last works available by this artist

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About the artwork

Type

Numbered and limited to 12 copies

6 copies available

Signature

Artwork signed in the mold

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

Invoice from the gallery


Medium

Sculpture: ceramic

Dimensions cm inch

32 x 32 x 5 cm 12.6 x 12.6 x 2 inch Height x Width x Depth

Display

The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors


Tags

Wall sculpture

Figurative

Decorative objects

Femininity

Words

Dark blue

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: United States

 

  • Rosalía Banet, Chonon Bensho, Ana De Orbegoso, Erre, Erika Harrsch, Muriel Hasbun, Silvia Levenson, Beth Moyses, Olinda Reshinjabe Silvano, Natalia Revilla, Veronica Ruth Frias, and Lorena Wolffer.
  • Altars and Offerings: A contemporary milpa uses art strategies to talk about ecofeminism and biodiversity, highlighting the value of food as a source of life. This contemporary milpa honors life and good nutrition. 
  • The milpa, a traditional agricultural system in Mesoamerica, which involves the planting of various crops on the same plot, is a powerful symbol of the relationship between nature and humanity.Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognized the Mayan milpa as Agricultural Heritage of Humanity. That is why there is nothing better than inviting Talavera Poblana to this feast of life, whose process has in turn been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO) since 2019, and Uriarte as the oldest artisanal workshop in Mexico.
  • 12 women artists participate in this invitation, each one with an intervened plate to sit down to the feast! The inclusion of these elements of contemporary feminism and the intervention of women artists on plates to serve the banquet adds additional layers of information and meaning
  • 12 Empowered women exploring the importance of an integrated society, working in community in personal care and our society. 
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About the seller

Professional art gallery • United States

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Contemporary Milpa

Mexico  • 2023

Presentation

 

Altars and Offerings: A contemporary milpa uses art strategies to talk about ecofeminism and biodiversity, highlighting the value of food as a source of life. This contemporary milpa honors life and good nutrition. The milpa, a traditional agricultural system in Mesoamerica, which involves the planting of various crops on the same plot, is a powerful symbol of the relationship between nature and humanity.

12 women artists participate in this invitation, each one with an intervened plate to sit down to the feast! The inclusion of these elements of contemporary feminism and the intervention of women artists on plates to serve the banquet adds additional layers of information and meaning.

 

Rosalía Banet

Chonon Bensho

Ana De Orbegoso

Erre

Erika Harrsch

Muriel Hasbun

Silvia Levenson

Beth Moyses

Olinda Reshinjabe Silvano

Natalia Revilla

Veronica Ruth Frias

Lorena Wolffer


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