This contemporary artwork features a radiant, abstract composition in shades of red. The visual elements include a central circular form with radiating lines and a minimal, minimalist color palette. The subject matter appears to be a symbolic or conceptual representation, with the radiating lines potentially conveying a sense of energy, light, or spiritual resonance. The artistic style is characterized by a reductive, graphic approach, emphasizing the interplay of simple shapes and lines. The context suggests this work may be exploring themes of abstract expression, geometric abstraction, or conceptual art, reflecting the artist's intention to evoke an emotive or contemplative response from the viewer. ...
Amalia Pica’s practice, which includes sculpture, performance, installation, drawing and video, explores human communication, its failures and intimacy. Human modes of interaction, such as the desire to be understood and accepted, are central to her work. Pica uses found objects, like hair brushes, wine bottles and confetti, verbal and non-verbal linguistic tools, like texts and venn diagrams, out-dated means of communication, like shutter telegraphs and slide projectors. Her live performances are audience-driven, creating situations of encounters, awkward and real. Having been born during the 'Dirty War' in Argentina, Pica’s works further consider the issue of state control, history, representation and systems of bureaucracy. In her performances, she explores the ways civic participation can become a mode of resistance to political oppression across time and cultures. ...
Proyectos Ultravioleta was founded in Guatemala City in 2009 as an independent artist-run space, and has since established itself as a leading voice in contemporary art in Latin America and beyond.
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