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Broken
Pieces
Unknown
Venezuela
Mended with care
but still broken, the figures of this set from the highlands of Venezuela echo
the age-old tradition of pre-Columbian art. Hollow, of thin burnt clay and conic
in shape, the personages seem a mere pretext for ornamental intricacies and the
beauty of geometry. Hieratic and tall, the actors of this set convey a sense of
stability and calmness amid unrest. Mary stands alone, broken: a silent reminder
of both human brokenness and healing. |