Hellen Ascoli's "Soft Construction 9" is a vibrant sculpture featuring an intricate woven pattern framed by wooden elements. The textile displays dominant stripes of pink, purple, and green, interspersed with vivid blue and yellow highlights, creating a dynamic visual contrast. The piece combines weaving with sculptural elements, reflecting Ascoli’s mastery of textile art. Influenced by her Guatemalan heritage, this artwork showcases her exploration of cultural identity and craftsmanship through contemporary techniques. ...
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.