Bar Flies

Bar Flies

1995
Artist
Diego Romero, Cochiti, American, 1964 -
Born: Berkeley, CA
Work Locations: Cochiti pueblo
Active Dates: 1986- present
Culture
Cochiti
Locale
New Mexico
Country
United States
Object
bowl
Medium
Clay and paint
Accession Number
2003.1222
Credit Line
Gift of Virginia Vogel Mattern

Diego Romero (Cochiti), Bar Flies, 1995. Clay and paint; 5⅝ x 12⅞ in. Denver Art Museum: Gift of Virginia Vogel Mattern, 2003.1222. © Diego Romero 

Dimensions
height: 5 5/8 in, 14.2875 cm; diameter: 12 7/8 in, 32.7025 cm
Inscription
on exteriror rim: "Diego Romero Cochiti Bar Flies 95"
Department
Native Arts
Collection
Indigenous Arts of North America
“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.
Known Provenance
Created by the artist, NM, 1995; [Santa Fe Indian Market], Santa Fe, NM, 1995; Purchased by Virginia Vogel Mattern, 1995; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 9 December 2003.