Art
"Sweet!" Jar Retablo by Kenny Chavez
- Item Number
- 108
- Estimated Value
- 165 USD
- Sold
- 60 USD to peabeekay
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
"Sweet!" Jar Retablo by Kenny Chavez is made of recycled coffee and lard tin cans and a cold cream jar mounted on wood with wire.
The piece measures aproximately 11.25" tall and is signed on the reverse.
Kenny Chavez is an Albuquerque recycle folk artist. His long-time store, In Crowd, (1984 to 2003) along Nob Hill's Central Avenue retail strip, stirred the pot of creativity for the Albuquerque arts community for many years.
Today that retail space is now called Masks Y Mas where he shows his work and helps manage the store as well.
You can find Kenny at Masks Y Mas, 3106 Central SE, ABQ, NM, Monday thru Friday from 11 to 6 pm.
Artist’s Statement:
"I wanted to make something with my hands, to use raw materials that cost close to nothing. So, several years ago I got into the habit of going out to the land (anywhere) and salvaging rusted bottlecaps, old cans, bottles, photos, bailing wire, and weathered barn-wood." These are what I now call my "Retablos." Traditionally, a retablo is a wall hanging that is for a special place in your home for devotional or non-devotional inspiration.
I hope you continue to enjoy my work as I evolve into the new and exciting decade.”
Gracias Amigos,
Kenny
Item Special Note
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