Marta María Pérez Bravo

Cuban, born 1959

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This photograph features a pair of legs stepping on bowls placed on a draped fabric-covered surface. The image shows the lower part of a body in a minimalist, monochromatic style. Two bare legs are depicted, with one foot stepping on a white bowl and the other foot on a similar bowl positioned higher up on a platform draped in white fabric. The texture of the fabric is accentuated by light and shadow, creating depth. The composition conveys a sense of balance and tension, with the porcelain bowls supporting the weight.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Las Honras (The Ceremony), 1999, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.1

Las Honras (The Ceremony)

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.1

The sculpture features a rectangular form made from a gray clay-like material with small metal nails embedded into its surface. The nails are arranged irregularly across the middle of the sculpture, creating a textured appearance. It appears rough and hand-molded with visible finger impressions and an uneven surface. The contrast between the smooth clay and the sharpness of the nails adds visual interest. The sculpture is presented against a light-colored background.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Ya no hay corazón (There is no heart left), 1999, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.2

Ya no hay corazón (There is no heart left)

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.2

The sculpture is a human hand with fingers extended and palm facing down. It is made from a material that mimics clay with a rough surface texture and uneven shading. The color is a muted gray tone. A real hand and forearm emerges from the sculpture, seamlessly integrating with a human limb. The craftsmanship emphasizes the hand's form and surface details to create a direct representation of a human appendage.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Kini-Kini II, 1999, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.8

Kini-Kini II

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.8

The sculpture depicts a foot and the lower part of a leg. It is made of clay, with a rough and textured surface. The color is a natural clay hue, appearing as a muted gray-brown tone. The sculpture is shown from an angled perspective, emphasizing its three-dimensional aspect and details in shaping and texture. Light and shadow highlight imperfections in the clay, giving the foot an organic and tactile appearance.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Kini-Kini I, 1999, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.10

Kini-Kini I

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.10

This is a photograph of a figure kneeling with its back to the viewer, covered in clay with markings on its back. The figure wears a cloth around its lower body and the feet are visible underneath, pressed flat against the ground. The photograph is stark and monochromatic, focusing on the texture of the clay and the incisions in the surface.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Júra (Oath), 1999, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.9

Júra (Oath)

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1999 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.9

The image shows a partial view of a person's upper torso and neck area, extending downward to the upper chest. The person's head is tilted backward. They are draped in a light-colored fabric that covers part of their shoulders and chest. A collection of layered necklaces with various beads in different shapes and colors adorn the neck and partially cover the chest. The background is a plain, light-colored wall.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Ilekes (Beads), 1998, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.5

Ilekes (Beads)

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1998 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.5

The image displays the lower half of a person's body, featuring their legs from just above the knees to the feet. They are wearing sheer stockings and white shoes with a slight heel. The outfit includes a light-colored skirt or dress that ends just above the knees. At their feet, on a folded or crumpled white fabric, stands a small white mound of substance on a plate. The background is a light, seamless surface.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Omó Obbatalá (Child of Obbatalá), 1998, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.4

Omó Obbatalá (Child of Obbatalá)

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1998 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.4

The image displays the lower half of a person's body, focusing on their legs from the knees down. The person is lying on a fabric-covered surface, with their legs extended downwards. The individual is wearing white high-heeled shoes and is surrounded by a light-colored fabric background. In the foreground, there is a circular object with a lid, patterned in white stripes on a dark base.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Omó Shangó (Child of Shangó), 1998, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.6

Omó Shangó (Child of Shangó)

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1998 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.6

The sculpture shows the lower part of a human leg from below the knee to the foot merging with an animal head resembling a bull, featuring prominent horns. The artwork is primarily in shades of white and gray, possibly made of plaster or clay. The leg is upright against a flat surface, reminiscent of a wooden board. The sculpture is presented on a white fabric, highlighting the contrast between the smooth texture of the leg and the rougher animal head.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Orishaoko, 1998, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.7

Orishaoko

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1998 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.7

The image shows a pair of legs with light-colored shoes extended on a fabric that resembles a sheet. A large conch shell is positioned between the feet. The color palette consists of pale shades such as white and soft grays, creating a monochromatic effect. The legs are centered vertically on the fabric, with the conch shell placed directly below them.
Marta María Pérez Bravo, Omó Yemayá (Child of Yemayá), 1998, gelatin silver print, Gift of Berezdivin Collection, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2024.84.3

Omó Yemayá (Child of Yemayá)

Marta María Pérez Bravo · 1998 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.84.3