This contemporary artwork presents a striking visual composition. The dominant colors are shades of white and grey, creating a minimalist and serene atmosphere. The overall arrangement features clean, geometric forms, including rectangular panels and a prominent diagonal concrete slab-like structure. The only recognizable element is a patterned, ceramic vessel or bowl resting at the base, providing a subtle contrast to the predominantly monochromatic palette. The artist's use of simple, geometric shapes and materials, such as concrete and ceramic, suggests a focus on form, materiality, and the interplay of light and shadow. The spare, contemplative nature of this piece invites the viewer to consider the relationships between the various components and the underlying conceptual themes the artist may be exploring. ...
Andrey Guaianá Zignnatto's works include video, object, installation, serigraphy, painting, which serve as a personal quest to reconcile the diverse and conflicting influences of urban societies and indigenous cultures that shape his life. These influences encompass his personal experiences within urban environments, including his past involvement as a mason, as well as his familial connection to indigenous heritage. Zignnatto's artistic practice emerges from the realm of labor, such as pottery or construction, where materials like cement bags, bricks, mortar joints, and fragments from urban interventions are transformed into raw materials for his artistic actions, which aim to transcend mere imitation. The series of five paintings titled "Espelho dos Juruás," wherein each canvas depicts the artist's mouth, capturing the gesture that exposes his dental arch. This portrayal evokes the historical evaluation imposed by colonial powers on black and indigenous slaves. Zignnatto's exploration include various artistic movements, ranging from constructivism and minimalism to conceptual art, as he delves into the experience of existing in the world. Through his art, he opens up tangible and abstract ruptures and breaches, giving rise to new aesthetic developments that signify pathways of identity and social reconfiguration.
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