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Kaqjay Moloj — Objeto Antiguo
Kaqjay Moloj — Objeto Antiguo
Kaqjay Moloj — Objeto Antiguo
Kaqjay Moloj — Objeto Antiguo
Kaqjay Moloj — Objeto Antiguo
Kaqjay Moloj — Objeto Antiguo
Kaqjay Moloj

Objeto Antiguo

2021

Objeto Antiguo presents itself as a dense accumulation of material memory, its generous three-dimensional form extending nearly fifty centimeters from the wall to command physical presence in any space. Kaqjay Moloj constructs the work through a layering of mixed media components that resist easy categorization, inviting the viewer to circle and reckon with the piece as both sculptural object and charged cultural artifact. The title itself, translating to "ancient object," frames the work within a longer arc of time, suggesting that what appears contemporary is also deeply rooted, carrying the weight of inherited forms and forgotten histories into the present tense. Moloj, whose practice draws on Indigenous Guatemalan visual traditions and the aesthetics of everyday material culture, uses assemblage as an act of excavation rather than mere collection. Objeto Antiguo rewards sustained attention, revealing shifts in texture, surface, and implied narrative as the eye moves across its expanse of roughly 132 by 147 centimeters. The work is signed by the artist, affirming its status as a singular, intentional statement within a body of work that continues to attract significant institutional interest, including its current presentation at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions. For collectors seeking work that operates at the intersection of political memory, cultural identity, and formal invention, Objeto Antiguo represents a compelling acquisition. Its scale ensures a commanding presence in residential or institutional settings, while its conceptual depth positions it as a durable contribution to ongoing conversations about Indigeneity, materiality, and the latent histories embedded within objects.

Medium
Mixed media
Overall
Signed
Yes

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Kaqjay Moloj, Objeto Antiguo, 2021

Objeto Antiguo presents itself as a dense accumulation of material memory, its generous three-dimensional form extending nearly fifty centimeters from the wall to command physical presence in any space. Kaqjay Moloj constructs the work through a layering of mixed media components that resist easy categorization, inviting the viewer to circle and reckon with the piece as both sculptural object and charged cultural artifact. The title itself, translating to "ancient object," frames the work within a longer arc of time, suggesting that what appears contemporary is also deeply rooted, carrying the weight of inherited forms and forgotten histories into the present tense. Moloj, whose practice draws on Indigenous Guatemalan visual traditions and the aesthetics of everyday material culture, uses assemblage as an act of excavation rather than mere collection. Objeto Antiguo rewards sustained attention, revealing shifts in texture, surface, and implied narrative as the eye moves across its expanse of roughly 132 by 147 centimeters. The work is signed by the artist, affirming its status as a singular, intentional statement within a body of work that continues to attract significant institutional interest, including its current presentation at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions. For collectors seeking work that operates at the intersection of political memory, cultural identity, and formal invention, Objeto Antiguo represents a compelling acquisition. Its scale ensures a commanding presence in residential or institutional settings, while its conceptual depth positions it as a durable contribution to ongoing conversations about Indigeneity, materiality, and the latent histories embedded within objects.

Medium
Mixed media
Dimensions
overall: 132.1 x 147.3 x 48.3 cm
Year
2021
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions