Johanna Unzueta
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This abstract sculpture features a vibrant, deep blue fabric draped and molded into a curving, sinuous form. The composition is minimalist, emphasizing the organic shape and subtle texture of the material. The artist has skillfully manipulated the fabric to create a sense of movement and fluidity, evoking natural elements like water or wind. The work's simplicity and focus on material qualities suggest a meditative, contemplative quality, inviting the viewer to engage with the tactile and spatial qualities of the piece. The artist's intention may be to explore the expressive potential of unconventional sculptural media and evoke a sense of tranquility or contemplation. ...
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Johanna Unzueta
B.1974, ChileChilean-born, New York-based artist Johanna Unzeuta intertwines components from Chilean craft practices, natural tinting, and repetitive mechanised movement. Unzueta’s creative output addresses the historical, technological, and social effects of labour on the nature of the human condition, as well as its interaction with nature. Employing techniques drawn from Latin American Indigenous craft practices, the paper that serves as the surface for her drawings is tinted by hand using natural dyes associated with the aforementioned practices. ...
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Proyectos Ultravioleta
Guatemala CityProyectos 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.