Hellen Ascoli's "I have (already) felt you" features overlapping textile layers in a grid pattern with earthy tones of red, beige, and grey. The composition is geometric, with a dynamic interplay of lines and textures. This piece employs traditional weaving techniques, emphasizing the tactile quality of the medium. Ascoli's work reflects her Guatemalan heritage, blending cultural weaving practices with contemporary art forms to explore personal and collective narratives. ...
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.