Object Details
Artist
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez, born Los Angeles, CA 1949
Exhibition Label
Bojórquez is recognized for bringing Chicano graffiti (or Cholo graffiti) into the established art world. In Placa/Rollcall he blended this form of street art, which denotes territory and neighborhood loyalty, with a personal roll call of people he holds near and dear. An array of fanciful letters fills the canvas. Among the names he includes are Larry, Raton, Snow, and Blades (his girlfriend). Bojórquez’s works showcase the artistry of Chicano graffiti and resonate with traditions of abstract art and calligraphic forms from around the world.
Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art, 2013
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Date
1980
Object number
1992.64.1
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Painting
Medium
acrylic on canvas
Dimensions
68 1/4 x 83 1/8 in. (173.4 x 211.0 cm.)
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Department
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Abstract
Object\letter
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1992.64.1