East / Ground / West / Sky

Genietta Varsi

East / Ground / West / Sky, 202152.5 x 72.5cmSign in to view price
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ink and crayon on 300 gr cardboardGinsberg
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The artwork features a boldly rendered nude figure in shades of pink and purple, depicting the human body in a stylized and abstract manner. The central figure is depicted with outstretched limbs, creating a sense of balance and symmetry within the composition. The overall style and technique suggest a surreal and dreamlike quality, inviting the viewer to contemplate the human form and its symbolic representations. The artist's intention may have been to explore themes of vulnerability, strength, and the human condition through this visually striking and thought-provoking piece. ...

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Artist
Genietta Varsi
B.1991, Peruvian

Working fluidly between drawing, sculpture, collage and performance, Gienietta Varsi dissects and reconfigures the body. Incorporating scientific, ecological, and anthropological readings of anatomy, Varsi contorts and investigates the human form to explore how bodies shape environments and in turn, how society is shaped by them. In her own words “body manipulation allows me to question the social conventions that define our image, behaviour, rituals and ideologies”. Varsi embodies the precise role of a lab scientist in her performance works, meticulously recording the physical results of her durational experiments. Within her ongoing project, Cleaning and Urban Health: Water Relieving (2019), Varsi dons a latex sweat suit and runs in water deprived areas of public space, later depositing collected sweat into lakes and rivers (approx. 15-20ml sourced during each 4k run). Her sculptures and drawings lean more into an uncanny, surrealist lens. Her installations contain grotesque elements such as human nails or hair, yet they’re presented in clinical settings. The drawings similarly converge mechanical and corporal elements, referencing the loss of autonomy our bodies face in contemporary society. These drawings echo the dual brutality and tenderness of Frida Kahlo’s work, whilst the use of her own body as canvas links Varsi to practitioners such as Ana Mendieta, Carolee Schneeman and Gina Pane. ...

Genietta Varsi: Artworks
Move the airs: tornado
Move the airs: tornado
Horizon
Genietta VarsiHorizon, 2021
52.5 x 72.5cm
The fan
Genietta VarsiThe fan, 2021
72.5 x 52.5cm
The nosey
Genietta VarsiThe nosey, 2021
72.5 x 52.5cm
The sole-der
Genietta VarsiThe sole-der, 2021
52.5 x 72.5cm
Warm the hearts
Ginsberg
Gallery
Ginsberg
Lima

Ginsberg Galería is a contemporary art space located in Lima, Peru. Established in 2016 by Claudia Pareja, the gallery was conceived as a venue for presenting contemporary artistic practices within a context of critical reflection and intellectual engagement. Its curatorial approach centers on conceptual exploration, research-based work, and artistic innovation, with a particular emphasis on regional diversity and cultural specificity. Ginsberg Galería aims to foster an open platform where both emerging and established artists can experiment, share ideas, and contribute to broader cultural dialogues that transcend borders. ...

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