cotton, silk, and linen, hand woven by the artist in a back-strap loom over plywood baseProyectos Ultravioleta
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
The artwork features a striking composition of geometric shapes and patterns. The main elements are a large red rectangular form, surrounded by a series of interlocking gray and white striped panels. The overall design exhibits a clean, minimalist aesthetic, with a focus on balance and symmetry. The use of simple, repetitive lines and shapes creates a sense of harmony and visual rhythm. This piece appears to be a two-dimensional work, potentially a mixed media collage or textile-based artwork. The artist's intentional use of limited color and monochromatic tones emphasizes the interplay of form and negative space. This work reflects the influence of mid-20th century abstract art movements, such as Minimalism and Constructivism, exploring the relationship between basic geometric shapes and the viewer's perception. ...
Hellen Ascoli, born in Guatemala City in 1984, is an artist, weaver, and educator; although these first three words are named separately to convey the area of discourse that Ascoli engages with, it could also just say “Weaver” a word that encompasses the other two.
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.