Tied
US$ 350
Overview
2024
Acrylic Paint, Acrylic on canvas with cibaque fiber resembling ties with knots of a tamale
Unique Work
Dimensions: 40.6cm (H) x 28.7cm (W) x 2.5cm (D) / 16" (H) x 11.3" (W) x 1" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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This item ships from Guatemala
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About the art
Artist statement
The two knots of Cibaque fiber evoke the ties that secure the banana leaf in a tamal, while the green canvas represents an unopened tamale. This piece pays homage to an essential element of Guatemalan culture, reinterpreting everyday materials to highlight their symbolic value.
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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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