Edgar Orlaineta Mexican, b. 1972
Nahui Olin, 2018
Wood, acrylic paint and book (“Gentes profanas en el convento” by Dr. Atl, 1950. Ediciones Botas, México, D.F.)
height 30 cm
height 11 3/4 in
height 11 3/4 in
The piece is a tribute of Nahui Olin, who has been a poet, a painter and a model who has revolutionised Mexican artistic society at the beginning of 1900. She...
The piece is a tribute of Nahui Olin, who has been a poet, a painter and a model who has revolutionised Mexican artistic society at the beginning of 1900. She was a sort of muse who met Picasso and other important artist. During the passing of time she has been forgotten and Edgar Orlaineta has brought her back to the present. This sculpture is supported on the book of the artist and writer Dr. Alt who has been one of her most famous lovers.