This artwork features a collection of gold-colored, ovoid shapes with the word "Pears" embossed on one of the objects. The prominent use of the warm, golden hue and the simple, minimalist composition create a visually striking and cohesive piece. The subject matter, while initially ambiguous, suggests a reference to the titular fruit, Pears, through the embossed text. The artist's choice of materials and the geometric, sculptural forms allude to a contemporary, conceptual approach to the medium. This artwork likely aims to explore themes of consumerism, commodification, or the relationship between language and object. ...
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.
