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Marisol (Marisol Escobar)

Venezuelan 1930-2016

Marisol was associated with the Pop Art movement and was known for her distinctive figurative sculptures and assemblages. Her artworks often combined elements of sculpture, painting, and drawing, blurring the boundaries between different artistic mediums.


Her sculptures often featured human figures, which she rendered in a simplified and stylized manner. Marisol incorporated elements of everyday life and popular culture into her works, infusing them with wit, humor, and social commentary. She explored themes of identity, gender, politics, and the human condition, often using her own likeness as a subject.


Marisol's sculptures were characterized by their use of wood, plaster, and found objects. She combined various materials and incorporated elements such as clothing, photographs, and personal items, creating layered and textured compositions.


During her career, Marisol gained recognition for her innovative approach to sculpture and her contributions to the Pop Art movement. She exhibited her work internationally, and her sculptures can be found in major museums and collections around the world.


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