
Map of the British Empire in America
2021
A monumental large-format painting by Firelei Báez layering acrylic and oil paint over an archival printed canvas bearing a historical map of the Atlantic Ocean, with partial text reading 'ATLANTIC' and 'ERN' visible beneath dramatic ocean waves rendered in vivid cobalt blue. A spectacular central motif of tropical foliage, feathers in white, crimson, and deep brown, and lush greenery erupts from the churning sea, partially obscuring cartographic details including sailing ships, a compass rose, and the word 'Bermuda.' The work engages critically with colonial history, mapping, and Caribbean identity, hallmarks of Báez's celebrated practice. Offered through Hauser & Wirth, this significant unique painting measures nearly 2.5 by 3.4 meters.
- Medium
- Acrylic and oil on archival printed canvas
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Hauser & Wirth
Notes
Copyright © Firelei Báez. Work listed on Hauser & Wirth gallery website. Dimensions: 245.9 x 335.8 x 4 cm / 96 7/8 x 132 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. Unique work (not an edition). No visible signature detected in photo.
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