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The artwork features a striking composition centered around a large, spherical yellow element. The work utilizes a mix of geometric shapes, including arched windows and a rectangular base, creating a visually intriguing and layered structure. The overall color palette is dominated by bold reds and grays, with the yellow sphere serving as the focal point. The piece appears to employ a combination of sculptural and architectural elements, suggesting a surreal and imaginative exploration of form and space. Based on the modern, abstract style and the prominence of the geometric shapes, this artwork likely reflects the artist's intention to challenge conventional perspectives and elicit a contemplative response from the viewer. ...
Elisabeth Wild
B.1922, AustrianBorn in Vienna, Elisabeth Wild (1922–2020) escaped to Argentina during WWII with her parents. From a young age, Wild took painting classes and later worked in textile design before marrying textile industrialist August Wild in Buenos Aires. Wild opened an antique shop at St. Johannstor which became the outlet for her creativity at the time and also supported her and her family financially. At 75 years of age, Wild closed up her shop in Basel and moved to Panajachel, Guatemala, to live and work alongside her daughter Vivian Suter. Until her death at the age of 98, Wild was carefully crafting her light-hearted, joyous abstract worlds in collage, walking the line between construction and deconstruction. ...
Proyectos Ultravioleta
Guatemala CityProyectos 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.