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-Thursday, October 8,1987 ;
Peruvian retablos
on campus
-Page 3-
By Tracy Correa
StaffWriter
The Phebe Conley Art Gallery will
house a unique display of Peruvian
retablos from Oct.ll-Nov. 7.
The retablos, (originally called San
Marcos after a central figure, St. Mark)
were portable altars used as part of the
ritual offering to the god Wawani,
protector of such herd animals as
sheep and cattle.
The retablos on display for this
particular exhibit were all created by
Nicario Jimenez. Jimenez is well-
known as a maker of retablos. The 30-
year-old Jimenez is originally from
Ayachucho, Peru, but now resides in
Lima. With the help of an interpreter,
Jimenez said he began making retablos
at the age of 5 or 6 when he learned the
art form from his father and tmeler
Jimenez attended the Huamanga
'University in Ayacucho but decided to
quit after two years so he could devote
his time to art.
The art of retablo making seems
very important to Jimenez and his
family. The art was passed down to
him, and now he is passing it down to
his own children. Jimenez said that
both his children, 7-year-old Janet and
8-year-old Abilio, have both learned
how to make retablos. Alejandrina, his
wife of eight years, is a textile weaver
but also helps make the retablos.
Jimenez also has seven brothers and
sisters who, although are still attending
school, are also retablo makers.
Looking at the retablos, the first ,
thing one would notice is the explicit de¬
tail and the story-telling way each one
is set up, it- resembles the manger
scenes we have all seen around Christ¬
mas. The retablos are shaped like
boxes with double doors. The main part
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The retablos were
portable altars used as
part of^~ the ritual
offerir/g to the god
Wawahi, protector of
such herd animals as
sheep and cattle.
of the retablo js the interior Scene. The
interior contain shelves, (any number,
depending on the size of the retablo)
that are used to display the different
charactersx>f each scene. Each level, or
shelf, depicts a different scene in the
story. Trie ^stories depicted in the
retablos usually concern issues of
TeligioUs, political, or historical natures.
One of the retablos that will be
presented at the exhibit, depicts a heal¬
ing, or as^ Peruvians call it - a
curandero , so tha name of this retablo
iscuranderismo. Claudia Mader, a
curator for the show along with Dr.
James Kus, explained that each figure
is made, from potato dough and a
powdery plaster called gesso. The
larger figures are usually the most
important in the story. The exterior
box, once carved in alabaster, are now
made of wood and symbolically
painted. Jimenez said the retablo takes
him anywhere from two to six months
to complete, depending on the size.
Mader, who teaches art history at
Fresno City College,' said! it was
through the combined effort of CSUF s
Dr. Kus, herself, and the Sante Fe Folk
Art Museum that Jimenez was able to
come to the United States. Mader said
she had seen Jimenez's work in 1984.
See JIMENEZ, page 4
Nicario Jimenez takes a short break from painting backdrops on the walls
Conley Art Gallery for his exhibit He will have the entire gallery painted In
for the opening, Sunday, Oct 11. N—
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| Title | Oct 7, 1987 Pg. 6 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1987 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
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| Full-Text-Search | -News -Thursday, October 8,1987 ; Peruvian retablos on campus -Page 3- By Tracy Correa StaffWriter The Phebe Conley Art Gallery will house a unique display of Peruvian retablos from Oct.ll-Nov. 7. The retablos, (originally called San Marcos after a central figure, St. Mark) were portable altars used as part of the ritual offering to the god Wawani, protector of such herd animals as sheep and cattle. The retablos on display for this particular exhibit were all created by Nicario Jimenez. Jimenez is well- known as a maker of retablos. The 30- year-old Jimenez is originally from Ayachucho, Peru, but now resides in Lima. With the help of an interpreter, Jimenez said he began making retablos at the age of 5 or 6 when he learned the art form from his father and tmeler Jimenez attended the Huamanga 'University in Ayacucho but decided to quit after two years so he could devote his time to art. The art of retablo making seems very important to Jimenez and his family. The art was passed down to him, and now he is passing it down to his own children. Jimenez said that both his children, 7-year-old Janet and 8-year-old Abilio, have both learned how to make retablos. Alejandrina, his wife of eight years, is a textile weaver but also helps make the retablos. Jimenez also has seven brothers and sisters who, although are still attending school, are also retablo makers. Looking at the retablos, the first , thing one would notice is the explicit de¬ tail and the story-telling way each one is set up, it- resembles the manger scenes we have all seen around Christ¬ mas. The retablos are shaped like boxes with double doors. The main part AD CORRECTION FOR 10/07/87 iNecesito practicar el espaHol! (2-3 horas cada semana\ I $4.00porhora J llame 1-683-8352 deje mensaje JJ. Windshields Seconds 585 Installed Large Stock of New 'WeComeloYou Mobile Service (209)445-1986 Our successful cycling dept. is expanding and we are looking for experienced sales and service personnel C MINIMUM N 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE HOURS MUST BE FLEXIBLE S > Apply At VALLEYSPORTS 6511 N. BLACKSTONE MON-FRI >i 2 - 3 pm The retablos were portable altars used as part of^~ the ritual offerir/g to the god Wawahi, protector of such herd animals as sheep and cattle. of the retablo js the interior Scene. The interior contain shelves, (any number, depending on the size of the retablo) that are used to display the different charactersx>f each scene. Each level, or shelf, depicts a different scene in the story. Trie ^stories depicted in the retablos usually concern issues of TeligioUs, political, or historical natures. One of the retablos that will be presented at the exhibit, depicts a heal¬ ing, or as^ Peruvians call it - a curandero , so tha name of this retablo iscuranderismo. Claudia Mader, a curator for the show along with Dr. James Kus, explained that each figure is made, from potato dough and a powdery plaster called gesso. The larger figures are usually the most important in the story. The exterior box, once carved in alabaster, are now made of wood and symbolically painted. Jimenez said the retablo takes him anywhere from two to six months to complete, depending on the size. Mader, who teaches art history at Fresno City College,' said! it was through the combined effort of CSUF s Dr. Kus, herself, and the Sante Fe Folk Art Museum that Jimenez was able to come to the United States. Mader said she had seen Jimenez's work in 1984. See JIMENEZ, page 4 Nicario Jimenez takes a short break from painting backdrops on the walls Conley Art Gallery for his exhibit He will have the entire gallery painted In for the opening, Sunday, Oct 11. N— of the time S a Cash For Christmas! Circuit City is the billion dollar retailer of brand name audio, video, car stereo and major appliances. As we approach our busiest time of the year, we're looking for FULt and PAR7TIME seasonal help. Students love our holiday employment opportunities because we offer: • Full and part-time openings to fit your schedule • Great salaries to help pay your college expenses • An opportunity for advancement within our expanding retail organization NOW HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING SEASONAL OPENINGS • Audio/Video/Car Stereo Sales Counselors • Car Stereo Installers • Cashiers • Warehouse • Receptionists • Credit Clerks • Cuelomer Service Clerks There's a great employment opportunity just waiting for you at Circuit City. Stop by and fill out an application at the fallowing Circuit City locations: Fresno, California Equal Opportunity Employer ) |
