This monochromatic artwork is composed of delicate, linear patterns that create a sense of depth and movement within the square frame. The central focus is a draped fabric form, whose subtle folds and creases are rendered in a minimalist, abstract style. The overall composition is characterized by a harmonious balance of light and shadow, with the textural elements adding a contemplative, introspective quality to the piece. The artist's intention seems to be exploring the interplay of form, light, and shadow to evoke a sense of tranquility and reflection. ...
RM (formerly Real Madrid) is an artist collective. Their practice is situated at the intersection of sexuality, consumption, and identity. It deals with the mechanics of revelation in reaction to the secrecy of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and with their impact on the experience of pariahs in disguise. STDs contributed to the gathering of subcultures around their struggles, while carrying a shame that historically contributed to the othering of communities. Alluding to irony and the use of gruesome humour, RM works around the linguistic detours employed to protect the unspoken, turning it into a tool to reclaim one’s own story. Regional products, including fruits and territorial diseases, have been and are ways to indirectly refer to sexual struggles. Instead of excluding them, they root the person to their geographical provenance. Allegorically dressing a medical status with the extra-virginity of olive oil, spilled on the white and red blood cells of a caprese salad.
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Since the gallery was established in 2018, Martina Simeti has cultivated an interdisciplinary program. Martina Simeti is deeply involved in the production process together with the represented artists, working actively to generate new opportunities for exhibition beyond its own walls.
