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Condecoración al Ciudadano Hipotecado Medio by Elvira H. Mateu

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Published: 31.01.2013
Brooch: Condecoración al Ciudadano Hipotecado Medio by Elvira H. Mateu.Pine wood strips for modelling, brass, textiles. 2012.6.5 x 13.5 x 1.4 cm.Condecoración al Ciudadano Hipotecado Medio, 2012. . . The decoration for the average citizen with a mortgage is awarded to civilians holding mortgage lending over their main residence. The prize aims to reward excellence in the fulfilment of mortgage duties. . Taking the type of pin used for military medals as a reference, 24 little niches form rows of four. Shiny number 25 represents the goal. . 25 years is the average length of mortgage lending in Spain. . 25 years in which the citizen with a mortgage builds up his or her decoration amongst the frames before taking centre stage. . . Frame. // 2. Wooden or slat structure, used to extend and fix a painted canvas or paper, in particular frames that, when facing the audience, are placed on both sides of the stage and form part of the theatre decoration. . . To make the pin, I asked a few people close to me to bring a piece of fabric from their mortgaged properties: upholstery, linen, bedding… fabric they have lived with and which has given them the warmth of home. Each canvas niche represents a name, a story, a decoration, a year paid, a year at home. . A pin for adding up, dreaming of number 25. . The piece comes with samples of the fabrics used, each marked with a reference made up by the initials of the owner and the numbers corresponding to the start and end dates of the mortgage. . A small sample of citizens deserving of this award. . An honour to grant it. . . Congratulations and good luck! . . Photo by Adolfo López.

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