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Los Carpinteros — Bisagras como un poblado
Los Carpinteros

Bisagras como un poblado

2003

A meticulously rendered architectural fantasy depicts an intricate cluster of hinges assembled to form a dense, village-like settlement, blurring the boundary between utilitarian hardware and human habitation. The Cuban collective Los Carpinteros employs the precise, drafting-like quality of watercolor and water-soluble pencil to explore themes of construction, function, and collective structure. The work reflects the duo's signature conceptual wit, transforming an everyday mechanical object into a playful yet pointed meditation on community and built space.

Medium
watercolor and water soluble pencil on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session

May 10, 2018

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Los Carpinteros, Bisagras como un poblado, 2003

A meticulously rendered architectural fantasy depicts an intricate cluster of hinges assembled to form a dense, village-like settlement, blurring the boundary between utilitarian hardware and human habitation. The Cuban collective Los Carpinteros employs the precise, drafting-like quality of watercolor and water-soluble pencil to explore themes of construction, function, and collective structure. The work reflects the duo's signature conceptual wit, transforming an everyday mechanical object into a playful yet pointed meditation on community and built space.

Medium
watercolor and water soluble pencil on paper
Year
2003
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Analytical Mood, Watercolor, Geometric Forms, Conceptual Art, Collaborative Artists, Works on Paper, Contemporary Art, Cuban Artists, Architectural Drawing, Neutral Tones

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