05.2024
Santísima Virgen María
Familia Calderón Meza, San Diego, USA
Size: Small
Year: 2024
Materials:
Veil/Mantle: Antique French mantilla embellished with antique metallic lace.
Guimpe: Contemporary lace with a modern medallion.
Crown: Handmade Mexican silver crown crafted by the artist.
Crucifix/Rosary: Antique French mother-of-pearl rosary from the 1950s.
Earrings: Contemporary earrings.
Dress: Fragment of antique metallic lace over raw silk, framed with handmade crochet lace, decorated with silvered galloon trim. The dress also features a cape of raw Turkish linen embroidered with metallic and white threads.
Pedestal: Victorian-era oil lamp base.
Label text:
This Santísima Virgen María, created by Susana Ramos, is composed of multiple fabrics and objects. Among the elements, the Madonna wears a French mantilla delicately embellished with metallic lace. Her guimpe is adorned with contemporary lace, highlighted by a modern medallion, blending traditional and contemporary elements. The handmade Mexican silver crown, crafted by the artist herself, adds a regal touch to the ensemble. She carries an antique French mother-of-pearl rosary from the 1950s, a symbol of timeless faith. She is adorned with contemporary earrings, offering a subtle contrast to the historic elements. The dress, a masterpiece in itself, features a fragment of antique metallic lace elegantly draped over raw silk, framed by handmade crochet lace and decorated with silvered galloon trim. The ensemble is completed with a cape of raw Turkish linen, embroidered with metallic and white threads, adding an ethereal quality to the piece. The entire composition is perched atop a Victorian-era oil lamp base, grounding the Madonna in a historical context while elevating her to a work of art.
