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Title
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My Alamo
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Alternative Title
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My Alamo, 1b
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Description
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From the series “My Alamo,” this photo is the shrine companion piece to “My Alamo, 1a.” The star represents the state flag of Texas, while Juan Vargas’s gun references the weapon he didn't use. Overall, the shrine references the standing order to use violence to create the state of Texas. The artist’s text states, “I’ve always felt close to Juan Vargas’s role: a witness to the gunplay over Texas, much like a human camera.” Gelatin silver print with hand coloring on silver metals mat. Dimensions: 20” x 16”
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Access Rights
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© 1995, Kathy Vargas. This image may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without the written consent of the artist. The image may be used for educational personal individual uses and with credit to the artist.
