Edgar Calel
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The artwork features a vertical column composed of a natural log with a white, geometric pattern at the top. The monochromatic black and white design on the upper section creates a striking visual contrast against the organic, textured bark of the wooden base. The overall minimalist composition emphasizes the interplay between natural and artificial elements, as well as the juxtaposition of simple geometric shapes and rugged, irregular surfaces. This sculptural piece likely explores themes of duality, the relationship between man-made and natural forms, and the tension between order and chaos. ...
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Edgar Calel (Guatemala, 1987), works in a variety of media, exploring the complexities of the indigenous experience, as seen through the Mayan Kaqchikel cosmovision, spirituality, rituals, community practices, and beliefs, in juxtaposition with the systematic racism and exclusion that the indigenous people of Guatemala endure on a daily basis