The Long Road to Mazatlán

This attribution presents a fascinating puzzle: the artwork data lists Isaac Broome (1836-1922) as the artist, yet the medium—16mm film transferred to three-channel digital video from 1999—was created decades after his death. Broome was a renowned American sculptor and ceramicist who worked primarily in the late 19th century, creating Parian porcelain sculptures and architectural ornaments, including notable works like his bust of Benjamin Franklin and decorative brackets. The 1999 film installation 'The Long Road to Mazatlán' represents a completely different artistic practice from a different era, suggesting either a cataloging error or a contemporary artist sharing the same name. The piece itself is a sophisticated multi-channel video installation combining black-and-white and color footage with sound, projected across three screens in a continuous loop. The title evokes a journey through Mexico, suggesting themes of travel, migration, or transformation unfolding over nearly eighteen minutes.