This contemporary artwork combines vibrant colors, distinctive shapes, and various media to create a visually striking and engaging piece. The central composition features a black square frame containing two contrasting images - a colorful cartoon-like scene with whimsical characters and a portrait of a woman in a fur coat. The surrounding green background is composed of swirling, energetic brushstrokes, adding to the dynamic and playful nature of the work. The artist's creative juxtaposition of different visual elements and the integration of both illustrated and photographic imagery suggest an exploration of themes related to popular culture, nostalgia, and the interplay between imagination and reality. ...
Sofía Berakha transforms the boundaries between abstraction and representation, weaving together oil and acrylic on canvas with textiles and found objects to create visually dynamic compositions. Her works frequently combine geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and layered textures, reflecting her interest in the rhythms of urban life and the nuances of human perception. Experimentation with materials is central to her practice. She incorporates textiles, stitching, and mixed media to create tactile surfaces that bridge painting and objecthood, emphasizing materiality and physical engagement. Her approach transforms two-dimensional surfaces into immersive environments that challenge conventional notions of space, rhythm, and perception. Through her innovative combination of forms and materials, Berakha’s work consistently investigates themes of identity, memory, and the urban landscape. Her practice invites viewers to engage with layered visual narratives and the subtleties of material presence, establishing a nuanced dialogue between abstraction, experience, and the environments that shape contemporary life. ...
LODO Gallery is a contemporary art space dedicated to exploring the dynamic relationship between emptiness and materiality. Founded on the belief that the void is not a lack, but a fertile ground for meaning and creation, the gallery showcases works across a range of media—including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and video.
Its curatorial approach emphasizes conceptual depth and visual resonance, offering exhibitions that invite reflection on contrast, presence, and transformation. The name LODO, meaning “mud” in Spanish, symbolizes the gallery’s core philosophy: like mud—a blend of earth and water—the void is a generative matrix where form and thought take shape.
Located at the intersection of absence and expression, LODO Gallery fosters a space where artistic practices can unfold with freedom, nuance, and integrity. ...
