Tamales II
US$ 300
Overview
2024
Mixed Media, Cibaque and leatherette on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 30.5cm (H) x 25.4cm (W) x 5.1cm (D) / 12" (H) x 10" (W) x 2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
Shipping
This item ships from Guatemala
Please note that this item is unframed and will be shipped flat
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About the art
Artist statement
Tamales II pays tribute to one of Guatemala’s most iconic culinary traditions, showing its elements through the eyes of contemporary art. The materials in this artwork form a textured and volumetric composition on the canvas, evoking both a tamales shape and the cultural rituals surrounding its preparation and consumption.
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Artist profile
Kenneth Tomás
Hometown: Guatemala
Based in: Guatemala City
Kenneth Tomás was born and raised in Guatemala, in a small town called Sumpango in Sacatepequez. Since a child, Kenneth had a passion for art. This creative vocation led him to study fashion design, where he has developed an approach that combines his cultural heritage with a contemporary aesthetic.
His most …
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