From the Cronografías negras series. Untitled (facade), 202070 x 70cmSign in to view price
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Material
graphite and graphite based paint on paper.
Description
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The artwork features a monochromatic, shadowy depiction of a stark, angular building. The composition emphasizes the geometric forms and sharp contrasts, creating a somber, atmospheric tone. The use of chiaroscuro techniques, with dramatic lights and darks, lends a brooding, mysterious quality to the scene. The subject matter evokes a sense of isolation and the alienation of modern urban architecture. The artist's intention seems to be commenting on the dehumanizing aspects of the built environment and exploring the emotional and psychological impact of such cold, impersonal structures. ...
Iván Trueta’s work delves into the intersections of drawing, painting, and spatial interventions. He critically examines the normalization of violence, tragedy, and misfortune in contemporary society, employing irony and absurdity as tools for reflection. Through his art, Trueta explores the symbolic weight and dislocated temporalities of architectural spaces, considering how historical processes manifest in everyday environments. Trueta's artistic approach is characterized by a commitment to capturing the traces and vestiges of the past within the present. He utilizes drawing and pictorial processes to investigate the enclosure of gestures and the accumulation of layers, allowing surfaces to reveal remnants of previous actions. This method transforms his works into chronographies—graphic descriptions of time that suspend and question its passage. His practice invites viewers to engage with the complexities of memory, history, and space, offering a nuanced perspective on the forces that shape our lived experiences. ...
