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La Sobremesa

2021

height 60" x width 97" x depth 45" 

terracotta, ink, nylon fishing line, copper pipes

The term, sobremesa is a saying used by Spanish speakers that refers to the time immediately after a shared meal, where gathered loved ones linger around the table to talk, share coffee, tea and deserts and celebrate each other's company. It is not a rushed time but one of leisure. Through hand gestures, the purpose of this work is to venerate the intimate and fleeting moments shared among family at the end of a meal.

 altura 152cm x ancho 246cm x profundidad 114cm 

terracotta, tinta, hilo de pescar de nylon, caños de cobre

La sobremesa es un dicho en Castellano que se refiere a el momento inmediatamente después de una comida compartida donde seres queridos se quedan reunidos en la mesa para conversar, compartir cafe, té y postres y celebrar buena companía. No es un tiempo de apuro pero de relajo. A traves de gestos de hablar con las manos, el proposito de esta obra es venerar los momentos intimos y pasajeros que comparte una familia durante la sobremesa. 

terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking view from bellow
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking close up
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking view from above
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking view from above
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking close up
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking close up
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking close up
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking detail
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking close up
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking close up
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking close up
terracotta hands hanging from the ceiling arranged like a group of people ar gathered together talking close up
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