RICO LEBRUN: GENESIS


Date
1960

Location
Pomona College, Frary Hall, porch
6th St. and College Way, Claremont

Media Notes
Vinyl acetate, 29 x 25'
Lebrun was assisted by James Pinto and William Ptaszynski

Description

Inspired by the biblical tale of Genesis. Noah, after the flood, stands in the center shielding a child with his cloak. Around him are twisted, sinewy bodies depicting other scenarios, such as Adam and Eve departing paradise, Cain and Abel, Sodom and Gomorrah, and Job.

photo © Robin Dunitz

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