Pacita Abad

*1946 in Basco Batanes, PH; † 2004 in Singapore, SG

11th Berlin Biennale, 5.9.–1.11.2020; Pacita Abad, installation view; photo: Mathias Völzke

11. Berlin Biennale

African Mephisto, 1981
Acrylic, rick rack ribbons, tie dyed cloth, painted cloth on stitched and padded canvas
270 × 180 cm

Kaunga, 1983
Acrylic, oil, cowrie shells, buttons stitched on padded canvas
218 × 173 cm

Oceania Mask (Dancing Demon), 1983 Acrylic, cowrie shells stitched on padded canvas
269 × 179 cm

Bacongo VIII, 1988–90 Acrylic, cowrie shells, plastic buttons,
mirrors stitched on silk screened, padded canvas
258 × 150 cm

African Mask (Kongo), 1990
Acrylic, colored beads, shells, handwoven yarn, padded fabric, painted canvas stitched on canvas
261 × 175 cm

Hopi Mask, 1990
Acrylic, yarn, sequins stitched on padded canvas
255 × 180 cm

All works courtesy Pacita Abad Art Estate, Los Angeles
With the support of Pacita Abad Art Estate, Los Angeles

Marcos and His Cronies, 1985–95 Acrylic, oil, textile collage, mirrors, shells, buttons, glass beads, gold thread and padded fabric on stitched and padded fabric
500 × 293 cm
Collection Singapore Art Museum, Singapore With the support of Pacita Abad Art Estate, Los Angeles