Agents of Oppression
1993
Artist
- Diego Romero, Cochiti, American, 1964 -
- Born: Berkeley, CA
- Work Locations: Cochiti pueblo
- Active Dates: 1986- present
Culture
Cochiti
Object
bowl
Medium
clay and paint
Accession Number
1993.103
Credit Line
The Genevieve D. Searle Fund of the Denver Foundation
Diego Romero, Cochiti, born 1964, New Mexico
Agents of Oppression, 1993
Painted ceramic, 3⅛ × 8¾ in. dia. (7.9 × 22.2 cm),
The Genevieve D. Searle Fund of the
Denver Foundation, 1993.103
Dimensions
height: 3.125 in, 7.9375 cm; diameter: 8.75 in, 22.2250 cm
Inscription
signed Diego Romero, Cochiti
Department
Native Arts
Collection
Indigenous Arts of North America
This object is currently on view
“The figures are metaphors for Indian people in the 20th century and they evoke the dichotomy of being a traditional Native in the contemporary world, where Indians watch the Super Bowl, but when feasts roll around they’re out dancing in kilts.”
Inspired by prehistoric Mimbres narrative-style pottery and recent comic book art, Diego Romero frames his political commentary within the circular confines of bowls.
Exhibition History
- "Corollary Acts," IDEA at Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, 8/29/-10/15/2016
