Friday, July 24, 2009

Maria E. Piñeres "Cowboy & M.C. Man" and "Checkered Pillow" : Selected by Paul Morris

Paul Morris, co-founder of the Armory Show, has selected two hot and homey pieces by Los Angeles-based artist Maria E. Piñeres, whose work is currently on view at DCKT Contemporary, New York.
Maria E. Piñeres
Checkered Pillow
2004
Cotton thread on canvas, fabric
11" x 11" x 4"
$2,500.00
Image courtesy of the artist and DCKT Contemporary, New York.
Maria E. Piñeres
Cowboy & M.C. Man
2004
Cotton thread on canvas
12 1/4" x 9 1/4"
$2,000.00
Image courtesy of the artist and DCKT Contemporary, New York.
Proceeds from the sale of this work benefit Paul's selected charity : Friends in Deed, which provides emotional support for anyone with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, cancer or other life-threatening physical illnesses... their family, friends, and caregivers... and anyone dealing with grief and bereavement. They also run a major HIV prevention program for teens in NYC public schools.