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It's in the Cards
"Take the Lot" in Chicago -
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Through historical diaspora, the people of Mexico also adopted their own version of the infamous game: with the cards being used as the “call numbers” found on differing “tablas” held by each player - quite similar to bingo.
Lotería in Spanish translates to lottery meaning it is a game of chance/luck.
With this context in mind, the body of work boasts objects that are not so easily earned. The juxtaposition of luck and the monetary success required to acquire such high-end assets is a recurring theme throughout the collection.
In essence, you don’t accept the fate of luck, but instead make your own - you take the lot.
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Available Works
Take the Lot-
Cayla Birk
El Perro, 2023Acrylic, Silicone, Ink & Spray Paint on Canvas
60 x 48 in
152.4 x 121.9 cm -
Cayla Birk
El Bitcoin, 2023Acrylic, Silicone, Ink & Spray Paint on Canvas
60 x 48 in
152.4 x 121.9 cm -
Cayla Birk
El Corazón, 2023Acrylic, Silicone, Ink & Spray Paint on Canvas
40 x 30 in
101.6 x 76.2 cm -
Cayla Birk
La Botella, 2023Acrylic, Silicone, Ink & Spray Paint on Canvas
40 x 30 in
101.6 x 76.2 cm -
Cayla Birk
El Tiburón, 2023Acrylic, Silicone, Ink & Spray Paint on Canvas
48 x 36 in
121.9 x 91.4 cm -
Cayla Birk
El Asiento, 2023Acrylic, Silicone, Ink & Spray Paint on Canvas
40 x 30 in
101.6 x 76.2 cm -
Cayla Birk
La Mente, 2023Acrylic, Silicone, Ink & Spray Paint on Canvas
60 x 48 in
152.4 x 121.9 cm
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Chicago Artist Spotlight | Cayla Birk: Cayla Birk "Take the Lot"
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