Vía crucis
Fernando Botero
‘Via Crucis’ is one of the latest series by master artist Botero. In 2012, it was donated to the Museo de Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia. To celebrate the artist’s 90th birthday, it has been transformed into an artist’s book. This edition, limited to 2,998 copies, features 34 drawings and 27 oil paintings that showcase his vision of the Christian ritual.
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In collaboration with the Museo de Antioquia in Medellín, the edition comes in a display case where the vivid red of the painting precedes the volume behind the acrylic glass. The case serves as a direct window into Botero’s universe.
The Art Book includes the 34 drawings faithfully reproducing the Via Crucis scenes in pencil and watercolor, moments where the history of art meets the reality of the Colombian people. Each plate is accompanied by a Bible quote printed in the distinctive red associated with the Colombian master.
The Study Book contains essays where experts analyze every detail of the series. It also documents Botero’s contribution to the universalization of art and culture, with tributes from Federico Mayor Zaragoza, former UNESCO director-general, and David Ebony, American art critic.
Contributions from museum collaborators stand out. María del Rosario Escobar, director, provides a panoramic view of Medellín, while curator Camilo Castaño delves into the series, examining the 34 selected drawings in detail for this ARTIKA edition only.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
This work was made possible thanks to Botero’s involvement in every stage of its creation, including the review and approval of all 34 drawings.
High-quality white and translucent sheets are hand-sewn with cotton thread to create the gatherings for the Art Book.
The Art Book features a detail from the oil painting Cerca de la Cruz (2010) as its cover, hand-mounted along with the rest of the binding.
Three glue points hold the 34 plates of the Art Book, numbered and certified with the Museo de Antioquia seal on the reverse of each.
Also bound manually, the Study Book includes a black-and-white portrait of Fernando Botero by acclaimed photographer Ruven Afanador.
The display case acts as a window to the art, showcasing an exclusive and personal selection in a lacquered red wood and acrylic glass case.
The Master’s embossed signature graces one side of the case, while the title of the work is stamped on the main cover.
The display case protects and showcases the Art Book and Study Book within.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
EXHIBITION-CASE
- Lacquered MDF wooden case 1.05 cm (0.41 in.).
- Left side signature with transparent glued relief.
- Methacrylate of 1 cm (0.39 in.) engraved on front and back, title of the work engraved on front.
- Dimensions: 42.5 x 42.5 x 8 cm (16.7 x 16.7 x 3.14 in.).
- Case weight: 5.26 kg (11.59 lb.).
- Total weight of work: 14.78 kg (32.58 lb.).
STUDY BOOK
- Contains 4 chapters by Federico Mayor Zaragoza, former director general of UNESCO, David Ebony, American critic, María del Rosario Escobar, director of the Antioch museum and Camilo Castaño, curator of the museum.
- Monolingual Edition (two versions, Spanish or English).
- 200 pages on 150 gr. (0.33 lb.) Tatami White paper + varnish.
- Sizes: 40 x 40 cm (15.75 x 15.75 in.).
- Weight: 2.85 kg (6.28 lb.).
ART BOOK
- Includes the 34 drawings from the series reproduced with absolute fidelity to the originals, done in pencil and watercolor on paper. Each plate is accompanied by a quotation from the Bible, printed on red semi-transparent paper.
- The cover of the Art Book is an unpublished image, printed on canvas: a silhouetted detail of the oil painting Cerca de la Cruz (2010).
- Bilingual edition in Spanish and English.
- 152 pages.
- Size: 40 x 40 cm (15.75 x 15.75 lb.).
- Weight: 3.08 kg (6.79 lb.).
