This piece features two circular discs made of a light brown, textured material, likely a type of ceramic or clay. The discs are slightly raised in the center, creating a simple, minimalist composition. The artist has employed a tactile, handmade approach, resulting in a raw, organic quality to the work. While the subject matter is abstract, the repetition of the circular forms and the modest, understated presentation suggest a meditative and introspective quality. The artist's intention may have been to explore themes of simplicity, materiality, and the beauty found in the most elemental of forms. ...
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. ...
