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See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Say No Evil
Artist
Tapia, Luis E.
(born 1950)
Date2011
Dimensions31 1/4 × 14 × 17 in. (79.4 × 35.6 × 43.2 cm)
ClassificationsART, 3-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2015.8
DescriptionCarved and painted wood, triangular-shaped, architectural-type sculpture; three standing figures in triangular, gazebo-type structure, painted to look like marble tiles; gold-colored dome at top of structure with finial with golden cross at top; below dome is "marbelized" open tower with three red roosters on each of three sides, facing outward; three columns - column between each rooster; two "marble" steps to top surface of roof of main structure; columns at each of three corners of triangle; bull or devil-type heads with horns at top of each column - each with different facial expression; three Roman Catholic clergy standing inside each of three sides of structure, facing outward; "See No Evil" figure dressed in red cap and black robe with red belt.sash; hands over eyes; "Hear No Evil" figure dressed in black shirt with white collar and pants; gold crucifix hanging from neck; hands over ears; "Speak No Evil" figure dressed in red cape and red and white robe with gold crucifix hanging from neck; hands over mouth; at bottom of each column are square blocks with color portraits of crying children; one column has Raggedy Ann on one side and Raggedy Andy on other; three marble steps at baseCollections
- Post WWII and Contemporary Art
On View
Southwest Lodge Gallery