Richard 'Ricky' Armendariz American, b. 1969
Last Ride of Juan Diego (69 Malibu), 2017
Carved oil painting and lights on birch
24 x 48"
60.9 x 121.9 cm
60.9 x 121.9 cm
Automobiles have long been signifiers of status and achievement in American culture, reinforcing the dominant culture's values while promulgating economic inequality. Armendariz uses automobiles to amplify their cultural identity and...
Automobiles have long been signifiers of status and achievement in American culture, reinforcing the dominant culture's values while promulgating economic inequality. Armendariz uses automobiles to amplify their cultural identity and heritage while questioning the systems that enable their erasure.
