Jan 29 2022
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Apr 09 2022
'CORPUS'

'CORPUS'

Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College and Halsey Institute are pleased to debut Peruvian-American artist Kukuli Velarde’s 'CORPUS.' 'CORPUS' is comprised of ceramic and fabric works that encourage reflection on the meaning of survival in the face of colonialism. Fifteen ceramic sculptures, each with matching tapestries, will be presented in a symbolic representation of the annual Corpus Christi festival in Cusco, Perú.

The sculptures reference indigenous pre-Columbian forms and iconographies in a visual representation of syncretic aesthetic, cultural, and religious traditions. CORPUS engages with and confronts Perú’s Spanish colonial past, asserting that pre-Columbian sacred entities and the worldview they inhabit were not vanquished by Spanish conquerors, but instead cleverly blended with their Catholic counterparts, ensuring their survival.

So too, have the diverse peoples of Perú and greater Latin America formed and reformed political, religious, and cultural identity in the shadow of centuries-long oppression. Velarde’s CORPUS asks viewers to consider this resilience via her stunningly detailed and humorously thought-provoking work.

Mobile guide available in the museum to enrich the experience and for further exploration about the objects.

Please be aware that this exhibition contains flashing lights which may affect visitors with photosensitivity. 

Admission Info

$5 - $10

FAC admission is by reservation only.

Phone: (719) 634-5581

Email: fac.communications@coloradocollege.edu

Dates & Times

2022/01/29 - 2022/04/09

Location Info

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Parking Info

visitor lot