This minimalist artwork depicts two circular discs with a distinct, rugged texture. The dominant dark brown hue creates a weathered, earthy appearance, while the subtle concentric rings and central protrusions add visual interest and depth. The simple, repetitive forms convey a sense of balance and symmetry, evoking a meditative quality. The artist's use of natural materials and understated design suggests a contemplation of the elemental and the ephemeral, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect on the beauty and impermanence inherent in the natural world. ...
Salvador De La Torre focuses on unraveling the intricate relationship between architecture, memory, and socio-political narratives. Through sculpture, installation, and spatial interventions, he explores how built environments encode histories of power, displacement, and cultural identity. His work often incorporates architectural fragments and industrial materials to evoke traces of urban transformation and social conflict. De La Torre engages with themes of collective memory and erasure, focusing on how public and private spaces reflect broader systems of control and resistance. His installations invite viewers to navigate fractured spaces that suggest both absence and presence, prompting reflection on the impact of historical trauma on contemporary urban life. Blending minimalism with political critique, De La Torre’s approach challenges conventional understandings of space by revealing its layered meanings and contradictions. His work probes the intersections between architecture and human experience, exposing the tensions embedded in physical structures. By creating immersive environments that merge form and concept, he encourages audiences to reconsider the socio-cultural forces shaping their surroundings and the narratives they carry. ...
