Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
- Richard Burton
- Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is a bronze sculpture by Jim and Christina Demetro, installed at Puerto Vallarta's Casa Kimberly, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Description
The life-size[1] bronze statue depicting Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in a sitting position is installed at Casa Kimberly, a boutique hotel converted from Taylor's former residence.[2]
History
The artwork was commissioned by Janice Chatterton, the owner of Casa Kimberly and other properties. Jim Demetro created a smaller version, called Los Amantes – The Lovers, before completing one depicting Taylor and Burton. Multiple limited-edition bronze statuettes have been sold at Casa Kimberly and Demetro Galeria.[3]
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton was modeled using photographs and measurements of Taylor and Burton, as well as live models for the pose. The work was fabricated by Gulooch Foundry in El Pitillal. It was unveiled for the opening of Casa Kimberly's The Iguana Restaurant, on November 28, 2015. The dedication ceremony featured a mariachi band, as well as speeches followed by dinner and drinks for guests.[3]
- Los Amantes
- Plaque
See also
- 2015 in art
- Redwood statue of Elizabeth Taylor
References
- ^ "Art in 10 Unexpected Places". Vallarta Lifestyles: 35. February 9, 2016. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Jim Demetro Offers Sculpting Classes in Puerto Vallarta". www.banderasnews.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ a b "Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton (2015) Jim Demetro & Christina Demetro". Puerto Vallarta Mexico. 2018-10-01. Archived from the original on 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
External links
Media related to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton by Jim and Christina Demetro at Wikimedia Commons
- "Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton" by Christina and Jim Demetro, Puerto Vallarta on YouTube
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