Chonon Bensho's "Jone Jonibo (hidden beings of the forest)" features vibrant textile work with bold primary colors and geometric patterns. The artwork depicts four figures with distinct, serene expressions set against a repetitive, minimalist blue design on a neutral background. The style is an intricate fusion of traditional textile methods with contemporary flair, reflecting cultural connections to nature. Bensho, rooted in Indigenous Amazonian identity, uses this piece to explore themes of spirituality and hidden realms within the forest. ...
80M2 Livia Benavides is an art gallery specialised in Peruvian conceptual art. The gallery opened in Lima as a response to a scarce infrastructure for the arts. From then on, the gallery is focused on developing critical discourses on contemporary issues. We are interested in different voices, practices and aesthetics focused on political and social reflection. By promoting the works of established and emerging artists who have influenced the local artistic scene, we intend to introduce new names internationally. The gallery strives to build bridges between the local and international contributing to an interchange that goes beyond borders. 80m2 Livia Benavides advocates for non- conventional exhibitions spaces that transcends the white box experience. With the intend to reach a broader spectrum of the community and to rethink exhibition venues. ...
