Plate 8 of a short series

Like many of his Mexican contemporaries in the early 1940s, Mérida embraced his ancient, indigenous roots through modern cultural expressions. The lithographs combine Abstract Expressionist gesture influenced by European artists such as Paul Klee and Joan Miró with interpretations of linear drawings found in Mayan murals.

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Carlos Mérida’s Estampas del Popol-Vuh are inspired by the ancient Mayan story about creation, the Popol Vuh, and correspond with its narrative sequence. Abstracted, linear profiles of the hero twins Hunahpú and Xbalanquém float in fields of saturated color with energetic animal forms. Like many of his Mexican contemporaries, Mérida fuses modernist styles with ancient indigenous traditions of the Americas.

Carlos Mérida’s Estampas del Popol-Vuh are inspired by the ancient Mayan story about creation, the Popol Vuh, and correspond with its narrative sequence. Abstracted, linear profiles of the hero twins Hunahpú and Xbalanquém float in fields of saturated color with energetic animal forms. Like many of his Mexican contemporaries, Mérida fuses modernist styles with ancient indigenous traditions of the Americas.

I have Plate 9 for sale in another listing, i could offer a discount if you were interested in purchasing both prints.

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