This striking abstract artwork showcases a vibrant composition of primary color triangles arranged in a dynamic, asymmetrical pattern. The bold, geometric shapes and vivid hues create a sense of balance and tension, with the contrasting colors and angles drawing the viewer's eye across the canvas. The distinctive minimalist style and emphasis on simplified forms suggest this piece was likely influenced by the principles of Constructivism, a 20th-century art movement that sought to create utilitarian, machine-inspired designs. Through its elegant, streamlined aesthetic, this work offers a captivating exploration of the interplay between color, shape, and visual harmony. ...
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.
