Two Chicago-based artists explore a spectrum of ideas through their original and provocative works. The pieces transform our perceptions of human anatomy, identity, and social & cultural structures though their natural and constructed forms.
Participating Artists
Nicole Marroquín and Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves
Curator
Gabriel Villa
Organizing institution
National Museum of Mexican Art
Displayed at
National Museum of Mexican Art Kraft Gallery
Gallery Views
All images below are a glimpse into the exhibition for those who could not attend in person. Photo credit: Michael Tropea
Exhibition Highlights
1 / 6Visible (L-R): Alfonso "piloto" Nieves, El Hambrieento, 2010, Mixed Media; Alfonso "piloto" Nieves, Cambra TV Estatus, 2010, Mixed Media; Nicole Marroquin, Cloud, 2010, clay, fur, hair, glaze, decals.
2 / 6Foreground Visible (L-R) Alfonso "piloto" Nieves artwork: Cambra TV Estatus, 2010, Mixed Media; El Hambriento, 2010, Mixed Media; Nosotros vemos elevado el puerco, 2010, Mixed Media.
3 / 6Nicole Marroquin artwork visible (L-R): Cloud, 2010, Clay, decals and glaze; Gag, 2009, clay and wire; County Baby, 2009, clay and plastic.
4 / 6Gallery view
5 / 6Foreground: Alfonso "piloto" Nieves, El Gusano de La Envidia, 2010, Mixed Media. Background (L-R): Nicole Marroquin, Endure, 2010, Clay and decals; Nicole Marroquin, Represent, 2010, Clay and beads.