Katatay (To Tremble)Alfredo Chavez Marquez · 2003

2003
1100.0 x 1550.0 cm
Museo de Arte de Lima

Alfredo Chavez Marquez (1922 – 2014)

Museo de Arte de Lima (Lima, Peru)

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Katatay is the Quechua word for the act of trembling and, by extension, an earthquake. In recent Peruvian culture it is recognized as the title of a famous poem by Quechua-language writer José María Arguedas (1911-1969), which critically discusses the Eurocentric idea of the subordinate role of Andean culture in the development of Peru. Artist Alfredo Márquez uses one of the verses of the poem to enunciate the perturbing phrase “Dicen que somos el atraso” [They say we are backwardness] written on the image of two people who disappeared in the violence of Peru’s internal conflict in the period 1980-1990. The images have undergone dramatic color treatments and are accompanied by statements of relatives and survivors of this period (excerpted from the report published in August 2003 by the Commission for Truth and Reconciliation). Although this work was originally conceived for display in advertising spaces at bus stops as a means of raising civic awareness, in this exhibition it appears in the refined spaces of high culture but with the same aim of causing the viewer to momentarily pause in his/her everyday routine, to rethink crucial social issues. (TC)

About this artwork

Title: Katatay (To Tremble)
Artist: Alfredo Chavez Marquez
Year: 2003
Original dimensions: 1100.0 x 1550.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Museo de Arte de Lima
Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
Perceived brightness: bright

Questions & Answers

What is the format of "Katatay (To Tremble)"?

"Katatay (To Tremble)" by Alfredo Chavez Marquez is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

What was Alfredo Chavez Marquez's age when "Katatay (To Tremble)" was created?

Alfredo Chavez Marquez made "Katatay (To Tremble)" at the age of 81. The artist was born in 1922 and the work is dated 2003.

What is the creation date of "Katatay (To Tremble)" by Alfredo Chavez Marquez?

"Katatay (To Tremble)" dates from 2003. The date places the work within Alfredo Chavez Marquez's career and its era.

Who made "Katatay (To Tremble)", and when?

"Katatay (To Tremble)" was created by Alfredo Chavez Marquez in 2003.

Is "Katatay (To Tremble)" by Alfredo Chavez Marquez kept in the artist's home country?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The creator was born in United States of America; the original work is in Peru.

Is "Katatay (To Tremble)" free of copyright?

"Katatay (To Tremble)" by Alfredo Chavez Marquez is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who is the artist behind "Katatay (To Tremble)"?

The artist behind "Katatay (To Tremble)" is Alfredo Chavez Marquez. The work is catalogued under Alfredo Chavez Marquez's name.