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Pavo
title Pavodescription Woodcut on paper, 20.25 in. x 30 in. Francisco Delgado portrays an obese rich man devouring a whole turkey, while barefooted Latino servers bring him more food and drink. The artist depicts the glaring economic inequality between the “haves” and the “have nots.” Here, Delgado references gluttony, one of the seven deadly sins in Christian religion, representing an excessive and ongoing eating of food or drink. Temperance cures gluttony, by encouraging persons to be healthy and to serve others. The rich man consumes a turkey, (Meleagris gallopavo), a species that is native only to the Americas. In the 1500s, Spanish traders brought some that had been domesticated by Original Peoples to Europe and Asia. Today, the turkey is an important part of the Thanksgiving celebration. Francisco Delgado was born on November 3, 1974, in Ciudad Juárez, and grew up in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio. He received his Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art. His Bordeño artworks are informed by the social and cultural struggles inherent to life on the Mexican and United States border. His artwork addresses issues of identity, race, cultural traditions, and government policies that affect migration and immigrants. In his own words, Delgado says, “I am a visual artist with an artistic focus on social issues.” He visually represents the history of his community and creates a dialogue for social change. Often using dark humor or satire to depict his narratives, his artwork highlights the struggles of underrepresented people along the border. A prolific artist, Delgado works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and has also produced community murals. His works have been published in books, exhibited in national and international art exhibitions, and community institutions. Francisco currently resides, teaches and creates artwork in El Paso.artist/creator Delgado, Franciscosubject Satire Borderlands Frontera Turkeys Texas--El Paso Woodcuts Prints Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Turkeys in a Clearing
title Turkeys in a Clearingdescription Photograph of some turkeys in a clearing in the Big Bend area of Texas. This photo was included in a research paper by Harvey Slaton for an American History class in 1971.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Wildllife of the Big Bend
title Wildllife of the Big Benddescription Research paper written for an American History Class at Marfa High School, describing a day in the Big Bend area and noting all the wildlife one might see. It includes free-hand drawings of many animals and birds.artist/creator Slaton, Harveysubject Skunks Predators Cougars Javelinas Turkeys Jack Rabbits Golden Eagles Black Gap Badgers Sheep Antelopes Bobcats Deer Partridges Animals Big Bend Region National Audubon Society Landscape And Nature - Wildlife Texas Parks And Wildlife Management Coyotes Food Chains Quail Porcupines Gray Foxes Doves Rattlesnakes Jackrabbitscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)