City of the Eyes

1966

Rodolfo Abularach

Associated Names
Rodolfo Abularach

Artist, Guatemalan, 1933 - 2020

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of 10 lithographs (stone and zinc) in black, blue, violet, and red on white Nacre paper; wrapper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 30.4 x 30.4 cm (11 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
    accessory size: 31.7 x 31.7 cm (12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.1-10

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Associated Artworks

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This image features a diamond shape at the center with intricate, radiating lines and shading. A vibrant turquoise circle is present at the core, resembling an iris. The image conveys a sense of a textured surface and light and shadow play around the central design.

City of the Eyes I

Rodolfo Abularach, Tamarind Institute

1966

The image shows a large circular shape at the center surrounded by radiating semicircular lines creating an abstract design. The central circle resembles an eye, with concentric circles mimicking an iris and pupil, while the surrounding radiating lines suggest eyelashes fanned outwards. The composition is in grayscale, giving it a monochromatic appearance with gradations of shading mimicking roundness and textures typically seen in an eye.

City of the Eyes II

Rodolfo Abularach, Tamarind Institute

1966

The image displays a design of concentric circles within a square placed on a rectangular background. The circles are in blue and dark hues, resembling ripples. The square framing the circles contrasts with the circular shapes, enhancing their presence in a minimalist and abstract style.

City of the Eyes III

Rodolfo Abularach, Tamarind Institute

1966

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

all signed, none dated

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Sanchez (T.40), de Soto (T.10)

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