KCHO (B. 1970)

Untitled

Details

KCHO (B. 1970)
Untitled
steel structure, beer cans, tools
22 x 118 x 48in. (55 x 300 x 122cm.)
Executed in 1995

Literature

B. Adams and L. Liebmann, 'Young Americans 2 New American Art at the Saatchi Gallery', London July 1998 (illustrated in colour).

Exhibited

New York, Babara Gladstone Gallery, 1995.

Lot Essay

The Cuban artist Kcho's work aims to highlight the Socio-Political and economical situation in his native country and other troubled nations. 'Untitled' (1995) is an installation that specifically highlights the plight of boat refugees. Kcho uses the simple tools and rudimentry materials of this work as a metaphor for a country ravaged by economic and political sanctions and extreme poverty.

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