Hellen Ascoli's "Soft Construction 7" features an intricate textile composition with vibrant stripes of red, blue, yellow, and pink, framed within a rustic wooden structure. The weaving is meticulously arranged, creating a dynamic pattern with a tactile, three-dimensional quality. Strands extend beyond the confines of the frame, suggesting movement and continuity. The piece exemplifies a fusion of traditional Guatemalan weaving techniques with contemporary artistic expression. Ascoli's work often reflects her cultural heritage and aims to explore the intersection of identity and materiality. ...
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.