| Jose Solis' contemporary work bears witness to a modern Latino culture; extracting symbols from Roman Catholicism and Pre-Columbian iconography. His recent assemblages and mixed media works are simplified components of those symbols. For about four years, Jose has been using simple materials and found objects for his constructions. He has recently concentrated on readily available hardware materials such as; foil tape, aluminum vent components, rope, tacks,etc. |
untitled #1(White Series) |
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dacron, copper,
jute, plastic tube and sheet on masonite 24" x 24" x 3" |
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Large scale stars in
the (white) heavens. |
untitled (Sites Series) |
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plywood, found objects
acrylic, foil tape, brads 11" diameter |
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This work is the result of
crossbreeding circuit board imagery and archeological maps of pre-columbian ceremonial centers. |
untitled (Four Directions Series) |
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found object
acrylic on oilcloth 14" x 19" x 1" |
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The circle is the earth,
with the Mayan colors for the four directions; red, yellow, white, and black. |
Mayan Cosmos |
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foil tape, tacks
acrylic on wood 38" x 39" x 1" |
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Above the (blue and green)
horizon line is the sun and the planet Venus, with their counterparts in the underworld (below the horizon line). |
untitled (Wall Series) |
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wood, foil tape
48" x 48" x 3" |
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Inspired by some of the
decorative facades of Mayan buildings. Tilted or leaning crosses. |
untitled #2(White Series) |
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dacron, copper,
jute, plastic tube and sheet on masonite 24" x 24" x 3" |
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A group of stars forming
a constellation in the (white) heavens. |
Caution, Death Approaches |
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tin container, acrylic on
vinyl, aluminum 12" x 12" x 3" |
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The suddeness of death.
A slanted cross painted like a crossing sign, warning us of deaths' unpredictability. |
untitled (Duality Series) |
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foil tape, oilcloth
acrylic, rubber, brads 54" x 36" x 1" |
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A simple cross, weighted with
tradition and culture, juxtaposed above a frightening mask, reminding us of the mystery of the unknown. |
untitled (Four Directions Series) |
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foil tape, oilcloth
found objects, brads 24" x 24" x 3" |
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Remnant of oilcloth with
four points. Metal objects emphasizing its' four directions. |
untitled (Four Directions Series) |
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aluminum, sisal rope
11" x 11" x 4" |
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Hardware objects, one
man-made, the other found in nature. Metal was introduced by the conquerors, the other is made from the native agave plant. Bringing them in contact, who is holding who together? |
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