This abstract sculpture features a geometric, triangular wooden form in a natural, earthy tone. The minimalist design emphasizes the material's texture and the simple, utilitarian shape. The overall composition creates a sense of balance and stability, with a small metal protrusion adding a subtle, whimsical touch. The artist's intention seems to be exploring the interplay of form, material, and simplicity, inviting the viewer to appreciate the sculptural quality of the everyday object. ...
Joe Zorrilla probes the physical and transient nature of the human body, emphasizing its presence, absence, and transformation. His work adopts an open-ended, aphoristic style that resists simple or didactic explanations. Working across sculpture, drawing, and photography, Zorrilla employs a bricolage approach—combining varied materials and forms into pared-down yet evocative compositions that encourage reflection and invite multiple interpretations. His sculptural installations exist in a liminal space between image, object, and document, aiming to capture fleeting moments and complex thought processes. By engaging with the body’s materiality and conceptual dimensions, Zorrilla’s work reflects on the fragility and resilience of human existence. His pieces encourage viewers to reconsider notions of identity, presence, and absence beyond conventional representation. Rooted in experimentation and poetic ambiguity, Zorrilla’s practice challenges traditional boundaries, fostering a space for reflection on embodiment and perception in contemporary life. ...
Hannah Hoffman, Los Angeles opened in May 2013. The gallery maintains a program of international contemporary artists alongside historical exhibitions with a particular focus on feminist and conceptual practices.
