Roger White

Roger White is a versatile artist who is actively involved in both painting and writing. He is also renowned for co-founding the prestigious art journal, Paper Monument. At the core of White's artistic practice lies his exploration of the ordinary aspects of life and the subjective experience of time and space that accompanies them. He proposes that the images depicted in his paintings serve as components of an indirect narrative that captures the essence of the present moment. White's work encompasses a wide array of subjects that range from paintings of lists and disposable food containers to portraits of pigeons and intriguing compositions featuring historical figures engaging in unconventional activities, such as transcribing contemporary chat conversations in a medieval script. Through employing a restrained color palette and adopting a loose Photorealist style, White's depictions of clear plastic food containers establish a visual connection with the work of acclaimed painter and sculptor Antonio López-García. However, White takes this exploration further by delving into the realm of objects that ultimately find their way to landfills, which offers a nuanced contemplation of the transient nature of material possessions and their cultural significance. ...

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. ...