Pauline Curnier Jardin created a partially-fictionalized world around Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. According to Greek mythology, Demeter’s daughter Persephone was kidnapped by Hades. Demeter, mourning her daughter, is assisted by Baubo, a domestic help, who is attempting to cheer her up. When lewd comments fail to help, Baubo lifts her skirts and shows Demeter her private parts. The whole resembles a theatrical prop or an altar for some unknown ritual. [text 2023]
Title
Baubo fait la morte
Artist
Pauline Curnier Jardin (Pertuis 1980)
Dating
2014
Material and technique
Object number
34124
Object type
Acquisition
aankoop met steun van het Mondriaan Fonds 2018
Dimensions
hoogte 160 cm
breedte 110 cm
diepte 35 cm
Exhibitions
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