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Photography by Edward C. Robison III

Mirando afuera (Looking Outside)

In Mirando afuera (Looking Outside), Tomás Sánchez contrasts a reflective black garbage bag in a desolate landfill with the beauty of nature, exploring the environmental impact of human consumption. Known for serene landscapes, Sánchez shifts to a stark portrayal of waste, the bag’s surface hinting at the natural world it disrupts. This juxtaposition emphasizes the interconnectedness of human actions and environmental health. Sánchez invites reflection on our role as stewards of the earth, urging awareness of the balance between consumption and preservation. The work is a powerful meditation on the fragile relationship between human behavior and the vitality of nature.

ArtistTomás Sánchez(b. 1948)

Cuban, born 1948

Date2003
MediumCharcoal and pastel on paper
Dimensions19 3/4 x 25 1/2 in. (50.2 x 64.8 cm)
Signedl.r.: Tomas Sanchez 03
Credit LineCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, Gift of Helen Porter and Jim Dyke, 2017.59
ClassificationDrawing
Provenance(Marlborough Gallery, New York, NY); purchased by James T. Dyke, Little Rock, AR; given to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR, 2017
On ViewYes
Mirando afuera (Look…19.8 × 25.5 in.Tennis Ball2.7 in. diameter

This artwork's face covers about 69× the area of a tennis ball.Drawn to the same scale.

Mirando afuera (Looking Outside) by Tomás Sánchez | Crystal Bridges