
Ceviche and Peruvian Meat
2011
A richly painted oil on canvas, Celeste Dupuy-Spencer renders a humble yet intimate scene centered on a spread of Peruvian cuisine, her loose, expressive brushwork lending the food a warm, lived-in tenderness. The work reflects Dupuy-Spencer's characteristic interest in everyday American and working-class life, here expanded to embrace cultural and culinary identity with a sense of reverence and curiosity. The painting transforms a simple meal into a quietly charged moment, inviting viewers to consider the deeper social and personal narratives embedded in the act of sharing food.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 17, 2017
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