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Jorge Eielson — Quipus 31TL-1
Jorge Eielson

Quipus 31TL-1

1966

A striking example of Eielson's lifelong fascination with the ancient Andean quipu system of knotted cords, this work translates the pre-Columbian recording device into a bold visual language of looped, tied, and twisted forms. The composition explores the tension between material and meaning, evoking both the physicality of bound fabric and the conceptual weight of a lost communicative tradition. Through this abstracted framework, Eielson bridges his Peruvian heritage with a modernist sensibility, transforming the act of knotting into a meditation on memory, language, and identity.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 16, 2018

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Jorge Eielson, Quipus 31TL-1, 1966

A striking example of Eielson's lifelong fascination with the ancient Andean quipu system of knotted cords, this work translates the pre-Columbian recording device into a bold visual language of looped, tied, and twisted forms. The composition explores the tension between material and meaning, evoking both the physicality of bound fabric and the conceptual weight of a lost communicative tradition. Through this abstracted framework, Eielson bridges his Peruvian heritage with a modernist sensibility, transforming the act of knotting into a meditation on memory, language, and identity.

Year
1966
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Peruvian Artist, Minimalist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Andean Influence, Geometric Abstraction, Textile Art, Neutral Tones

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