high-temperature ceramic with engobes and fresco and inlays of glass, beans and quartz
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.
This contemporary artwork features a rugged, weathered rock formation with an inscribed message and an embedded metallic object. The composition is dominated by earthy tones, with the natural textures and imperfections of the stone creating a raw, organic feel. The inscription, which reads "DEAR ROCK, YOUR DESTINY IS DESTRUCTION," provides a thought-provoking message that suggests themes of impermanence and the fragility of existence. The metallic shard embedded within the rock adds a sense of tension and contrast, hinting at the interplay between natural and artificial elements. The artist's intention seems to explore the transient nature of our existence and the inevitability of decay, inviting the viewer to contemplate the fragility of the human condition. ...
RojoNegro is a collaborative duo composed of María Sosa and Noé Martínez. Their multidisciplinary practice merges Indigenous and Afro-descendant cultural legacies with contemporary visual languages. Their work spans sculpture, textiles, video, and performance, creating immersive experiences that confront colonial histories, systemic racism, and social inequities. Central to their video work is the performance of rituals where bodily movement enters into dialogue with the historical energies embedded in colonial documents. These performances activate material elements such as tobacco, using them as tools for spiritual communication and healing. Through symbolic and ritualistic motifs, RojoNegro reclaims marginalized narratives and highlights processes of cultural survival and resilience. Their art engages deeply with themes of identity, memory, and political resistance, employing materials and techniques that evoke ancestral knowledge and spiritual traditions. By weaving together past and present, RojoNegro constructs spaces for reflection and dialogue, challenging dominant frameworks and fostering community empowerment. Their work acts as both critique and celebration, inviting viewers to reconsider histories and imagine transformative futures through the lens of collective memory and activism. ...
