Lot N

As part of the series entitled The Game of Animals, The Capybara and The Toucan portrays two of the entities that Diego De la Rosa created for his series, which explores the search for hope and meaning in the mystical and unknown. These characters are inspired by the animals found in a popular lottery game from the artist’s home country, Venezuela. These creatures are portrayed with a divine and fantastical quality to transform them into magical deities of fortune. The objects located in front of them are a bag of rice and mangoes, two food items treasured by Venezuelans who face the economic crisis every day. Their placement next to the animals is meant to create a link that emphasizes their holy status, as well as the hope they bring along.