This striking contemporary artwork utilizes a bold, graphic style to depict an intriguing figure. The composition features vibrant red and black shapes against a neutral backdrop, creating a striking visual contrast. The central figure appears to be a human form in a contorted, expressive pose, with hands and mouth wide open. The overall impression suggests a sense of tension, emotion, or perhaps a metaphorical representation of the human experience. The artist's distinctive technique and the symbolic nature of the subject matter invite the viewer to contemplate the deeper meaning and intention behind this captivating artwork. ...
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. ...
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. ...
