La Cieneguilla Balloon Fiesta
Artist
Luis Tapia
(born 1950 Santa Fe, New Mexico; lives La Cienega, New Mexico)
Date2018
Mediumcarved and painted wood
Dimensions16 × 25 1/2 × 15 in. (40.6 × 64.8 × 38.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Ray and Judy Dewey in honor of Dr. Armin M. Rembe
Object numberPC2021.78.1
DescriptionA series of carved hot air balloons made of wood and mounted on a wooden pedestal painted to resemble the desert landscape. Each balloon is uniquely painted and represents different elements of New Mexican culture.On View
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