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Guadalupe Maravilla’s Volcanic Rock Sculptures Invoke Resilience and Regeneration — Colossal

Last updated: December 13, 2024 8:12 pm
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El Salvador, a country with the second-highest number of volcanoes in Central America, sits on the Ring of Fire, a tectonic belt that encircles the Pacific Ocean. This volcanic landscape has enriched the soil with ash, making it fertile for growth. Guadalupe Maravilla, a sculptor, draws inspiration from his homeland in his artworks, creating sculptures of backpacks and hands from volcanic rock.

Maravilla’s sculptures reflect his personal journey as an unaccompanied minor fleeing civil war-era El Salvador. His series of sculptures, titled “Dream Backpacks,” symbolize the migration experience to the U.S. and the pursuit of the American Dream. Adorned with colorful paints and charms collected during his childhood migration route, these works evoke a sense of longing and resilience.

Other pieces by Maravilla feature burly hands cradling smooth shapes reminiscent of retablos, small devotional paintings that offer protection during difficult times. Symbolism such as lightning bolts, stars, and snakes appear throughout his compositions, referencing his childhood trauma and colon cancer diagnosis.

A significant date for Maravilla is December 12, marking the day he was diagnosed with cancer and later overcame it. This date is reflected in his artworks, with elements like wishbones, crystals, and a children’s rhyme symbolizing healing and rebirth. The artist’s sculptures convey a message of resilience and regeneration, drawing parallels to the potent fertilizing properties of volcanic ash.

Represented by P·P·O·W Gallery in New York, Maravilla’s work explores themes of trauma, healing, and personal growth. His sculptures, crafted from volcanic rock, serve as poignant reminders of his journey and the challenges he has overcome. Through his art, Maravilla invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences of struggle and transformation, finding solace in the process of healing and renewal.

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