Altar Peace/ROCI MEXICO 1985

Robert Rauschenberg's "Altar Peace/ROCI MEXICO" (1985) is a mixed media assemblage that combines painting, sculpture, and found objects. This piece is a prime example of Rauschenberg's signature Combines, which often juxtapose disparate elements, creating a complex visual language. The work features a three-dimensional "snake" made from various materials, including painted metal and found objects, which is situated above a framed panel. The panel itself is composed of a collage of images, including a skull, a landscape, and other unidentified objects. The juxtaposition of these elements creates a visually engaging and thought-provoking artwork that is characteristic of Rauschenberg's artistic practice.