Los Carpinteros (Cuban, est. 1992), Cargo Grande

Pencil and watercolor on paper, 2004, signed and inscribed, framed and floated under Plexiglass.

Sheet 70 1/8 x 98 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 78 1/2 x 104 3/4 in.

From the Prominent Contemporary Art Collection of Pamela K. And William A. Royall Jr., Richmond, Virginia

Galeria Fortes Vilaça, São Paulo

Los Carpinteros was a Cuban artist collective founded in 1991, comprising Marco Castillo, Dagoberto Rodríguez, and, initially, Alexandre Arrechea, who left the group in 2003. Known for their innovative blend of art, architecture, and design, the collective explored themes of functionality, politics, and humor through sculptures, installations, and drawings. Their work often combined the meticulous craftsmanship of carpentry with conceptual commentary on social and cultural issues, creating pieces that are simultaneously utilitarian and symbolic. Los Carpinteros’ projects, such as their large-scale installations and furniture-inspired sculptures, challenged traditional boundaries between art and design while reflecting on the intersection of Cuban history and contemporary global issues. The collective officially disbanded in 2018, but their legacy endures as a pivotal force in contemporary art, celebrated in exhibitions worldwide, including at the Tate Modern and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

The sheet showing some evidence of handling, due to size and weight of paper; overall in very good estate condition.