The painting "Untitled (Maya Kené)" by Sara Flores features intricate patterns in black with vibrant accents of red, green, and yellow, forming geometric and labyrinthine designs on a light background. These elements reflect the traditional kené design, emblematic of the Shipibo-Conibo culture. Flores merges Indigenous symbolism with contemporary art techniques, creating a dialogue between heritage and modernity. The work conveys a poignant statement on Indigenous identity and resilience amidst global pressures. ...
Sara Flores is one of the leading contemporary practitioners of the enigmatic visual language of kené design. Hailing from the Shipibo-Conibo communities of the Amazon rainforest of Peru, Flores' creative process adheres to the principles of a deeply ritualized artistic heritage, while exploring new grounds for post-colonial representation of Indigenous contemporary art. In a continuous interplay between tradition and innovation, the artist's creations serve as gateways to ancient knowledge systems and the complex realities of Indigenous existence, threatened by the impact of neocolonialism and globalization. ...
C L E A R I N G is a contemporary art gallery based in New York, Los Angeles and Brussels. The gallery was founded in 2011, with the focus of showing emerging art. It now represents over 20 living artists, providing many of them - such as Harold Ancart, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Chase Hall, Calvin Marcus and Marina Pinsky - with their first gallery exhibition. The gallery also represents the estates of Eduardo Paolozzi, Bruno Gironcoli and René Heyvaert. C L E A R I N G supports its artists by producing works, exhibitions and books, as well as working closely with public and private institutions. ...
