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Marisol — Couple No. 1
Marisol

Couple No. 1

A commanding sculptural assemblage by Marisol, *Couple No. 1* combines carved and painted wood with fabric and mixed media to create two iconic, totemic figures that explore the dynamics of human relationships. The work reflects Marisol's signature blend of folk art sensibility and Pop Art wit, using simplified, geometric forms alongside painted facial features to evoke both intimacy and psychological distance. An electric motor animates the piece, introducing an element of mechanical movement that adds an uncanny, living quality to these otherwise rigid, constructed figures.

Medium
wood, painted wood, fabric, electric motor and mixed media

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

November 8, 2015

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Marisol, Couple No. 1

A commanding sculptural assemblage by Marisol, *Couple No. 1* combines carved and painted wood with fabric and mixed media to create two iconic, totemic figures that explore the dynamics of human relationships. The work reflects Marisol's signature blend of folk art sensibility and Pop Art wit, using simplified, geometric forms alongside painted facial features to evoke both intimacy and psychological distance. An electric motor animates the piece, introducing an element of mechanical movement that adds an uncanny, living quality to these otherwise rigid, constructed figures.

Medium
wood, painted wood, fabric, electric motor and mixed media
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Assemblage, Twentieth Century, Assemblage Sculpture, Painted Wood, Mid Century Modern, Kinetic Art, Mixed Media, Avant-Garde, Venezuelan American Artist, Couple Subject, Social Commentary, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Three Dimensional Construction, Twentieth Century Art, Satirical Tone, Couples And Relationships, Female Artist

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Art Institute of Chicago