Title:
Indian Graveyard
Creator/Contributor:
Luna, James, Artist
Date:
ca. 1990
Subject:
Chicano art
Chicanos
Cemeteries
Graveposts
Mexican American art
Mexican Americans
Installations (Art)
Death in art
Indians of Mexico
Indians of North America
Art - Exhibitions
Intergroup Relations
Candles and lights
Fences in art
Genocide in art
San Diego (Calif.)
Note:
From the We Are Part of the Earth Exhibition, curated by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith at Centro Cultural de la Raza (April 16-May
20, 1990). Square enclosure constructed of wooden fence posts, wood scraps, wire, and recycled metal head boards from beds.
It is filled with soil and stones. Crosses of various sizes and tombstones have been used to create the impression of a graveyard.
Lit candles have been placed at the base of each "grave". Part of California Mission Daze.
Cat.7 025(1)
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Type:
35mm slide
photography
Language:
English
Identifier:
CEMA 12
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