Luis Alfonso Jimenez Sculptures Featured at Crystal Bridges for Hispanic Heritage Month
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, is showcasing works by sculptor Luis Alfonso Jimenez during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. The exhibition highlights three significant pieces: 'Vaquero,' a large fiberglass cowboy sculpture emphasizing Mexican American contributions; 'Eagle,' which combines American and Mexican national symbols; and 'Southwest Pieta Maquette,' a model blending Aztec mythology with Christian iconography. Jimenez's art explores Chicano identity through mixed cultural imagery, reflecting on Hispanic heritage's influence in the United States. The display aligns with this year's Hispanic Heritage Month theme of honoring historical contributions while looking toward the future.
Key facts
- Hispanic Heritage Month occurs annually from September 15 to October 15
- Luis Alfonso Jimenez (1940-2006) was a Chicano sculptor from El Paso, Texas
- Three works are featured: Vaquero (1980/1987-1988), Eagle (2003), and Southwest Pieta Maquette (1983)
- The exhibition is at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas
- Jimenez's work blends American, Mexican, and Native American cultural symbols
Entities
Artists
- Luis Alfonso Jimenez
Institutions
Locations
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- El Paso, Texas
- Mexico City
- Albuquerque