César A. Martínez American, b. 1944
Ixta y Popo, 1987
Acrylic on paper
26 x 19.75 in
66 x 50.2 cm
66 x 50.2 cm
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Drawing on a deep familiarity with the Western art canon, Martínez's work finds inspiration in diverse sources, including color-field paintings, Mexican architecture, landscapes, and photography. 'Ixta y Popo' exemplifies this...
Drawing on a deep familiarity with the Western art canon, Martínez's work finds inspiration in diverse sources, including color-field paintings, Mexican architecture, landscapes, and photography. "Ixta y Popo" exemplifies this by placing a bleeding heart at the center, set against Popocatépetl—one of Mexico's most active volcanoes. The work uses erupting bright reds and blues to vividly convey the intensity of a "thunderous love."
