Virgen de la Candelaria Acatic Jalisco by Susana Ramos

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Susana Ramos
Virgen de la Candelaria Acatic Jalisco, 2024
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09 2024
Virgen de la Candelaria Acatic Jalisco
Yvette Gutierrez, Anaheim CA
Size: Small
Year: 2024

Materials:

Mother with Child
Veil/Mantle: French mantilla.
Guimpe: French lace.
Crown: Golden brass crown with Swarovski crystals.
Crucifix/Rosary: Filigree rosary and golden filigree candle holder.
Earrings: Handmade by the artist.
Dress: Hand-dyed French Alençon lace dress with a blue chantilly stole.

Label text:

In this elegant creation by Susana Ramos, the Madonna and Child are presented symbolizing the Virgen de la Candelaria. Among the elements that compose the sculpture, the Madonna wears a French mantilla draped over and a guimpe of French lace enhancing the ensemble. The Madonna's golden brass crown, adorned with Swarovski crystals, catches the light with a regal shimmer, symbolizing divine radiance. She holds a filigree rosary and a golden filigree candle holder, each piece meticulously crafted to embody spiritual significance. Handmade earrings by the artist add a personalized touch, while the dress, made from hand-dyed French Alençon lace and accented with a blue Chantilly stole, harmoniously blend the subtle colors. This piece is a reflection of a tradition of artistry and Mexican family devotion.

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The Madonna, or Virgin Mary, has many titles around the world. Some titles are dogmatic, while others are poetic or descriptive; some change because of language or cultural needs in different geographical locations. Overall, the multiple titles and versions of the Madonna have allowed artists worldwide to develop thousands of interpretations of what today we know as the icon of the Virgin Mary.

Growing up in Mexico, one of the most devout Christian countries globally, Susana Ramos creates sculptures of the Virgin with sacred repurposed artifacts. Through her faith and the many titles and versions of the Madonna, Honold Ramos recreates the many faces of the Virgin every day. In her studio, she stores thousands of modern, antique, and ancient textiles from around the world and with stones and crowns she creates relics worthy of being a channel of prayers and good intentions.

Born in a Catholic family in 1962, surrounded by women that used their creativity to sew, knit, and paint. Susana wakes up every morning, and like a continuous prayer, she sculpts the Virgin Mary, every day different as her creativity allows. In 1990 she created her first sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe using vintage materials from her family, and she continued making Virgins as commissions for devout believers. Today her modern sculptures are in many museums, art collections, homes, churches, and chapels; they reflect her faith, and they color the spiritual world of Christian believers.

Exhibition history:

Oct 17, 2022- Mar 26, 2023. Domesticanx, Museo del Barrio, New York, NY.

Feb 4- Aug 13, 2023. Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory, UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA.

Jun 18- Nov 6, 2022. Amalia Mesa-Bains: Venus Envy, Chapter I and Madrinas y Hermanas, SF MoMa, San Francisco, CA.

Oct 15- Mar 30, 2024. Baroque Madonna. Mexican Cultural Institute, Washington, DC.

Nov 5 - Mar 3, 2024, Archaeology of Memory, Phoenix Museum, Phoenix, Arizona.

Sept 20 - Feb 12, 2025, Amalia Bains: Archaeology of Memory, San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio, Texas.

Susana Ramos

San Diego, CA

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