The artwork depicts a woven scarf or wall hanging composed of vibrant, rich colors and intricate patterns. The piece features a curving, coiled design with stripes of burgundy, yellow, gray, and other hues, creating a dynamic and visually striking composition. The weaving technique employed, likely macrame or crochet, adds a tactile, textural quality to the work. The artist's skilled use of color, shape, and fiber-based materials suggests an exploration of traditional craftsmanship and its contemporary artistic potential. ...
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.