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Juana Gómez Ramírez — Par de Jaguares
Juana Gómez Ramírez

Par de Jaguares

Two ceramic jaguars rendered in painted clay face each other in a dynamic interplay of form and color, their surfaces adorned with intricate decorative patterns that reflect Mesoamerican artistic traditions. Juana Gómez Ramírez brings these powerful feline figures to life through the expressive possibilities of the clay medium, balancing bold pigmentation with sculptural detail. Together, the two-part work evokes the jaguar's enduring cultural significance as a symbol of strength and spiritual power in Latin American heritage.

Medium
painted clay, in two parts

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Latin America

May 23, 2016

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Juana Gómez Ramírez, Par de Jaguares

Two ceramic jaguars rendered in painted clay face each other in a dynamic interplay of form and color, their surfaces adorned with intricate decorative patterns that reflect Mesoamerican artistic traditions. Juana Gómez Ramírez brings these powerful feline figures to life through the expressive possibilities of the clay medium, balancing bold pigmentation with sculptural detail. Together, the two-part work evokes the jaguar's enduring cultural significance as a symbol of strength and spiritual power in Latin American heritage.

Medium
painted clay, in two parts
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Ceramic Sculpture, Mesoamerican Influence, Mexican Artist, Wildlife Theme, Jaguar Motif, Animal Symbolism, Contemporary Artist, Earthy Tones, Diptych, Wildlife Subject, Figurative Art, Painted Clay, Folk Art Influence, Female Artist, Animal Subject, Vibrant Colors, Diptych Format