Cojones II 2006

Barton Lidice Benes's 2006 "Cojones II" is a mixed media sculpture composed entirely of pencils, creating a dense, spherical form. The artwork is a testament to the artist's fascination with everyday materials, transforming humble pencils into a captivating, symbolic object. The use of found objects in a highly organized and unified composition is a hallmark of Benes's practice, showcasing his ability to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. The title, "Cojones," which translates to "testicles" in Spanish, adds a layer of humor and subversive provocation to this otherwise seemingly innocent work.