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CRICKET SCULPTURE BY JOSÉ SANCHO
Title: Cricket
Author: José Sancho
Year: 1975
Technique: Metal assembly
Collection: National Museum of Costa Rica
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
José Sancho was born in Puntarenas on April 18, 1935. Self-taught sculptor. At the age of 39 he executed his first work with pieces of metal found and assembled. Later he explored wood and stone carving. His sculptural production has focused largely on animalistic art. He is one of the greatest exponents of this theme in Costa Rican art history. His work is widely recognized nationally and internationally. For the ethical and aesthetic value of his creation, he received the 2018 the Magón Culture Award, the highest award granted by the Costa Rican State to a citizen for his lifelong work and contributions to Costa Rican culture.
ABOUT THE WORK
Grillo is part of a series created by the author in the early 1970s. His early work was influenced by Pablo Picasso and was characterized by the assembly of scrap pieces. It was exhibited in 1975 at the National Museum of Costa Rica, after which the artist decided to donate it to the institution. In 2024 the work will be exhibited again in the location where it was displayed for years, in the garden of the Bellavista headquarters.
ABOUT THE CRICKETS
The Grillo sculpture by José Sancho invites us to reflect on the greatness of the world of insects, establishing a bridge between aesthetic and scientific appreciation.
Crickets are usually nocturnal insects that exhibit colors and shapes that resemble their surroundings, allowing them to effectively camouflage themselves during the day when they are inactive. They have long antennae and males have organs on their wings, which allow them to produce essential sounds for courting females and communicating.
