Object Record
Images
Metadata
Artist |
Francisco Delgado |
Title |
Pavo |
Date |
2001 |
Medium |
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Technique |
Woodcut |
Dimensions |
H-20.25 W-30 inches |
Dimensions |
20.25" x 30" |
Description |
Francisco Delgado Pavo, 2001 Woodcut on paper, 20.25" x 30" Mexic-Arte Museum Collection 2020.2.4.4 Gift of Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr. Francisco Delgado portrays an obese rich man devouring a whole turkey, while barefooted Latino servers bring him more food and drink. The artist depicts the glaring economic inequality between the "haves" and the "have nots." Here, Delgado references gluttony, one of the seven deadly sins in Christian religion, representing an excessive and ongoing eating of food or drink. Temperance cures gluttony, by encouraging persons to be healthy and to serve others. The richman consumes a turkey, (Meleagris gallopavo), a species that is native only to the Americas. In the 1500s, Spanish traders brought some that had been domesticated by Original Peoples to Europe and Asia. Today, the turkey is an important part of the Thanksgiving celebration. Francisco Delgado was born on November 3, 1974 in Ciudad Juárez, and grew up in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio. He received his Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art. His Bordeño artworks are informed by the social and cultural struggles inherent to life on the Mexican and United States border. His artwork addresses issues of identity, race, cultural traditions, and government policies that affect migration and immigrants. In his own words, Delgado says "I am a visual artist with an artistic focus on social issues." He visually represents the history of his community and creates a dialogue for social change. Often using dark humor or satire to depict his narratives, his artwork highlights the struggles of underrepresented people along the border. A prolific artist, Delgado works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and has also produced community murals. His works have been published in books, exhibited in national and international art exhibitions, and community institutions. Francisco currently resides, teaches and creates artwork in El Paso. |
Object Name |
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Search Terms |
Satire Border Turkey El Paso |
Object Number |
2020.2.4.4 |
Collection |
Juan Antonio Sandoval Jr. Collection |