Family Scene

Item sets
TSU Hannah Hall Murals
Hannah Hall 1st Floor Murals
TSU Permanent Collection
TSU Permanent Collection 2D Items
Title
Family Scene
Description
Sifuentes' shows multiple generations of a family, painted in a geometric style. The scene depicts parents and grandparents caring for children, with deceased ancestors (painted with angel wings) looking over them. Sifuentes borrows visual symbols from Dr. Biggers in this piece, including the tortoise (longevity) and the serpent (danger).
Creator
Jesse Sifuentes Jr.
Date Created
1978
Medium
acrylic
Spatial Coverage
1st floor, Hannah Hall, Texas Southern University
Extent
270 x 106 in.

Part of Family Scene