Magdalena Suarez Frimkess Mysteries 35 x 29 x 1

35 x 29 x 1

A quarter of a century has done nothing to diminish the riveting impact of these pictures or the controversy they inspire

Jane Alexander produces two- and three-dimensional forms which share a capacity to disrupt our expectations of appearances

describes the discovery of the manuscript and the fascinating process of its initial publication

In response to these burning questions

Magdalena Suarez Frimkess Mysteries 35 x 29 x 1This publication brings together over 140 works produced over the past twenty five years by the Venezuelan American artist Magdalena Suarez Frimkess. Frimkesss hand built ceramic sculptures figures, vases, tiles, cups, plates are emblazoned with vivid decorations blending mythological figures with cartoon characters in redolent tableaux vivants. Recurring among them are Minnie and Mickey Mouse, Betty Boop, Popeye, Felix the Cat, and Chilean hero