The artwork features the word "DOCENT" in large, bold letters against a plain white background. The stark monochrome palette and minimalist composition emphasize the text as the sole focal point. The artist employs a straightforward, typographic approach, utilizing a clean, sans-serif font to convey a sense of simplicity and directness. This piece reflects the contemporary trend of text-based artwork, where language becomes the medium for artistic expression, often challenging the viewer's perception of the role of text in visual art. ...
Founded by Pamela Echeverría in Mexico City, LABOR opened in 2009 working with artists whose creative processes are based on long term research. They have a strong commitment with the visions and concerns that their artists have towards the contemporary social/political context. They work with a mix of young and mid-career artists, both Mexican and international. With whom they work closely and assume an active role in the projects they develop. The work of these artists address topics such as value and exchange; economic systems and social structures; the exploitation of natural resources, the ethics of human behaviour, and the hidden political structures of society. ...
