This is a piece that I did in art school in 1981: I cut out the shape of Cuba from a blue acrylic wash paper, then affixed it to a mirror and put bars (pins and needles) so than when anyone sees their reflection on the work, it is seen as behind bars. It is a prototype (I did 4-5 of them) for a larger piece that I have in storage somewhere. 4x4 inches.
It is titled: "This is what being a Cuban is like (Cuban Transformation Machine)."
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This is what being a Cuban is like (Cuban Transformation Machine)
1981 mixed media by Florencio Lennox Campello |
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This is what being a Cuban is like (Cuban Transformation Machine)
1981 mixed media by Florencio Lennox Campello |
The bars on this smaller piece are also reminiscent of sutures or surgical staples. Seemingly simple concept with lots of layers.
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