Calendrier aztèque (2007) Sculpture by S Eymond Laritaz
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- Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
The Sun Stone is the most famous work of Aztec art. Discovered in 1790, composed of balsaltic lava, it is currently in the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico. Disc 360 cm in diameter and weighing 24 tons, it was sculpted during the reign of Moctezuma II. Its Aztec name is Cuauhxicalli (receptacle of the Eagle).
The stone is made up of 8 concentric circles (the eighth being on the edge of the circle, not visible from the front) and contains numerous references to Aztec cosmogony (including calendars).
Without going into details, we can note the following points:
1. The first circle contains the central head (combining the attributes of Tonatiuh (Sun god) and Tlaltecuhtli (Earth god)).
2. The second circle recalls in particular the 4 cycles that preceded us (jaguar, wind, fire, water).
3. The third circle represents the 20 glyphs of the days.
4. The fourth circle represents the 260 days of the sacred year (52 boxes of 5 points).
5. The fifth and sixth circles are ornamental.
6. The seventh circle is made up of 2 snakes, each representing 52 years.
7. The symbol between the 2 tails of the serpents (all above the stone) is the date of the festival of the New Fire that the stone commemorates: year 13-reed (1479).
S Eymond Laritaz is a versatile artist who discovered her passion for artistic creation after the birth of her twins in 1999. Before that time, she had never used a pencil or a brush. However, with more time available during her parental leave, she began to explore various art forms.
Her artistic journey began with painting furniture, but quickly expanded her horizons to include portraiture, watercolor, and miscellaneous object painting. She even dared to paint the walls of her house, despite the concerns of those around her.
However, these classic media were not enough to satisfy his thirst for creativity. S Eymond Laritaz began collecting a variety of materials including driftwood, burlap, wire, glass and slate, each with their own history and origin. She was convinced that these materials would find their use in her future artistic creations.
What characterizes his work is his ability to divert the traditional use of these materials to create unique and original works of art. She works in various spaces in her home and even outdoors to bring her artistic ideas to life.
More recently, she set up a studio where she can fully devote herself to her art without dispersing herself. S Eymond Laritaz continues to explore new forms of artistic expression, pushing the limits of his creativity through sculpture, photography and many other mediums.
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Nationality:
FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1963
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary French Artists
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