Carroza Solar

Susan Plum, Carroza Solar, ca. 1992, blown and lampworked glass, fired lusters, paint and metal, 29 1⁄4 x 14 1⁄8 x 8 in. (74.3 x 35.8 x 20.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of MCI, 2001.89.10

Artwork Details

Title
Carroza Solar
Artist
Date
ca. 1992
Location
Dimensions
29 1⁄4 x 14 1⁄8 x 8 in. (74.3 x 35.8 x 20.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of MCI
Mediums
Mediums Description
blown and lampworked glass, fired lusters, paint and metal
Classifications
Subjects
  • Abstract
  • Animal — bird
  • Landscape — celestial — sun
Object Number
2001.89.10
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2001.89.10

Artwork Description

Carroza Solar, or "solar chariot," is an assemblage of different artistic materials and forms that evoke ribs, horns, and vertebrae as well as birds and the sun. This piece is reminiscent of a retablo, a small private devotional painting from Mexico and South America. It serves as a symbol of participatory ritual. The simple abstract forms and opulent color and light are designed to spark a dialogue between the piece and its audience.