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Jorge Eielson — Quipus 23 B-1
Jorge Eielson

Quipus 23 B-1

1966

"Quipus 23 B-1" by Jorge Eielson is an acrylic painting on canvas mounted on board that engages with the visual language of the quipu, the Incan knotted-cord recording device. Eielson, a Peruvian artist deeply invested in pre-Columbian heritage, transforms the quipu's geometric and symbolic structure into a modernist composition that bridges indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary abstraction. The work exemplifies his artistic practice of reinterpreting ancient Andean forms as a means of cultural reclamation and formal experimentation.

Medium
acrylic on canvas laid down on board

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 11, 2024

Lot 54

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Jorge Eielson, Quipus 23 B-1, 1966

"Quipus 23 B-1" by Jorge Eielson is an acrylic painting on canvas mounted on board that engages with the visual language of the quipu, the Incan knotted-cord recording device. Eielson, a Peruvian artist deeply invested in pre-Columbian heritage, transforms the quipu's geometric and symbolic structure into a modernist composition that bridges indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary abstraction. The work exemplifies his artistic practice of reinterpreting ancient Andean forms as a means of cultural reclamation and formal experimentation.

Medium
acrylic on canvas laid down on board
Year
1966
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Contemplative Mood, Peruvian Artist, Minimalist Aesthetic, Conceptual Art, Installation Art, Quipu documentation, Pre-Columbian Culture, Abstract textile sculpture, Mixed media textile

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