Elisabeth Wild's untitled collage features vibrant colors, including red, purple, and orange, arranged in geometric shapes and symmetrical patterns. The composition centers around a circular motif, complemented by bold lines and framed rectangles. The interplay of textures and patterns creates a dynamic tension between order and chaos. Wild's artistic style is characterized by a playful abstraction, blending construction and deconstruction through collage techniques. Her work reflects a lifelong exploration of joyful abstraction, developed over decades and influenced by her diverse life experiences across continents. ...
Born 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 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.