Description:
Federico Uribe (Colombian, b. 1962) Star Sculpture, Miami, Florida, early 21st century, constructed of red Gerber silicone nipples and pins, ht. 8 in.
Note: Federico Uribe transforms common objects into colorful figures that stretch the limits of a given material's original use and value. Born in Colombia, the artist moved to the United States to study painting, but he abandoned his painting practice in the early 2000s to create sculptures and installations of human figures and animals.
Estimate $700-900
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