GEORGE RODRIGUEZ | EL ZODÍACO FAMILIAR
On the most recent iteration of his Mexican Zodiac series, Sculptor George Rodriguez collaborated with 13 Mexican and Chicanx/Chicana artists; the resulting El Zodíaco Familiar, a touring exhibition, tells the stories of participating artists.
Each artist, of various artistic disciplines, responded to Rodriguez’s animal sculptures with the forms, tools, and aesthetics of their own artistic practices. Each artist imbued their collaboratively imagined sculpture (corresponding to the zodiac animal of their birth year) with personal perspective, folk tradition, and an intimate feeling of celebration. While each sculpture is distinct, as a whole, the twelve pieces vibrate with deep resonances of the familiar; highlighting and embracing our similarities while applauding each unique voice and perspective.
For a complete listing of available work and biographical information, please visit George Rodriguez's main page on our website.
Read George Rodriguez's thoughts regarding the project and his inspiration for initiating the collaborations of El Zodíaco Familiar.
2024 El Zodíaco Familiar at The Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, PA
2023 El Zodíaco Familiar at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia, PA
2023 Art as a Voice Series San Juan Islands Museum of Art
2023 El Zodíaco Familiar at San Juan Islands Museum of Art, Friday Harbor, WA
2021 El Zodíaco Familiar at Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
2021 El Zodíaco Familiar at Whatcom Museum, Bellingham, WA
2020 Craft in America Storytellers Episode
Additional Tour Locations to be Announced.
El Zodíaco Familiar is available as a complete set of 12 pieces. For more information regarding exhibition or purchase of El Zodíaco Familiar, please contact us at (206) 622-2833 or seattle@fosterwhite.com
