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Lou Peralta
Comalli #11 - Circular portrait on comal with gold tissue paper
2020

About the Item

"Comalli #11" by Mexico City-based artist Lou Peralta is a multimedia portrait printed on paper and embellished with gold tissue paper. The work comes from Peralta's new "Comalli" series, which references the comal, a type of clay griddle used—since pre-Hispanic times—in Mexican households to make fresh tortillas. Reflecting how integral comals are to everyday life in Mexico, Lou blend portraits with comals sourced from families across her country. She then hand-adorns each print with materials found in local markets and nature. According to the artist: "In Pre-Hispanic times, the clay griddle or comal (comalli in Náhuatl) was formed by baking a flat disk of clay, then placing it on three or four stones as a support and to light a fire below. You still see this type of comal today. In Mexico, the comal is used so frequently that some stoves are made with the comal incorporated into it. Many, however, prefer to have theirs separate, whether made out metal, clay, enamelware or stone. I remember that at my grandmother’s house in Mexico City, they would bring the corn to the mill to make the masa, which was then used to pat out the tortillas by hand and then toast them in the comal over the stove. When my grandmother was a child it was often used a wood stove for this process. Most Mexicans prepare tortillas at home every day, and the comal where they are cooked becomes a witness to the family’s history. Usually this basic implement is used for years before throwing it out, so it’s not unusual to find one that has accompanied various generations. The more the comal is used, the better the tortillas taste. Some people even say that the comal has its own soul. As the wrinkles on a person’s face bear witness to the passage of time, the stains on the comal are a sign of its years of use. And the fire that cooks the tortillas, together with the stains burned on to the comal, might well be likened to the marks that tragedy can leave on our faces." Lou Peralta (b. 1964) is a fourth generation member of a family of portrait photographers based in Mexico City. Utilizing over three decades’ worth of portrait photography experience, Peralta’s work captures an energy and internal consciousness influenced by the diverse cultural heritages from across Mexico. Peralta earned an undergraduate degree in graphic design with a major in editorial design from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, and completed a specialty course in contemporary photography at the Node Center for Curatorial Studies. In 2017, she was named a brand ambassador by Fujifilm Mexico. Her work has appeared in publications such as LensCulture, VISOR, Milenio, and CEO North America.

Creator:
Lou Peralta (1964)
Creation Year:
2020
Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
More Editions & Sizes:
14 x 11 in, Edition of 5 + 1 APPrice: $2,50024 x 20 in, Edition of 5 + 1 APPrice: $3,500
Medium:
Archival Pigment,Tissue Paper
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
2010-
Framing:
Framing Options Available
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU130927247012

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