Approximating the dimensions on this work would be thirty inches wide and thirty inches in height. This empty heart shape candy tray is positioned against a white background that is lit brightly and according to the description, “empty candy trays otherwise destined for the trash become monumental, sculptural objects.” The digital print of the artwork is focused on the inside on the candy tray. While the light is reflecting the density of the tray it keeps the dark tones that outline the heart and patterns of the chocolates that were once there. As I look onto this piece I interpret a much more meaningful understanding rather than just an ordinary heart candy box. I see a representation of a heart. A heart that was once full and full of love to offer but now is empty by maybe one person or many individuals. They take and take until there is nothing left and throw them away and take from someone new. The original purpose of the work is not explained, but I believe Ramirez did this for that very reason. I presume that he wanted the viewers of his artwork to search within themselves and create their own perspective of his piece. The historical position this art comes from is the contemporary movement due to the fact it was developed in the twenty first century and it challenges the traditional boundaries of the art
Approximating the dimensions on this work would be thirty inches wide and thirty inches in height. This empty heart shape candy tray is positioned against a white background that is lit brightly and according to the description, “empty candy trays otherwise destined for the trash become monumental, sculptural objects.” The digital print of the artwork is focused on the inside on the candy tray. While the light is reflecting the density of the tray it keeps the dark tones that outline the heart and patterns of the chocolates that were once there. As I look onto this piece I interpret a much more meaningful understanding rather than just an ordinary heart candy box. I see a representation of a heart. A heart that was once full and full of love to offer but now is empty by maybe one person or many individuals. They take and take until there is nothing left and throw them away and take from someone new. The original purpose of the work is not explained, but I believe Ramirez did this for that very reason. I presume that he wanted the viewers of his artwork to search within themselves and create their own perspective of his piece. The historical position this art comes from is the contemporary movement due to the fact it was developed in the twenty first century and it challenges the traditional boundaries of the art