This religious artwork features a striking black-and-white depiction of the Virgin Mary, known as the Virgin of Guadalupe. The composition is intricate, with a central image of the Virgin surrounded by an ornate, patterned border. The focus is on the central figure, which dominates the frame and appears to be rendered in a stylized, almost abstract fashion. The overall tone is one of reverence and devotion, with the Virgin presented as a sacred and powerful symbol. The historical context suggests this piece may have been created to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, a revered religious icon in Mexican and Catholic traditions. ...
Sofía Rossa channels identity, youth culture, and the interplay of personal and collective narratives into works that pulse with energy and emotion. Characterized by a raw, emotive style, she blends punk aesthetics with introspective storytelling to create visually compelling and thought-provoking works. Her pieces often merge elements of fantasy and reality, building immersive narratives that reflect both individual experience and broader cultural dynamics. Rossa’s approach emphasizes experimentation with form and material, enabling her to navigate the boundaries between visual art and performative expression. Through her practice, Sofía Rossa examines the nuances of contemporary life in Argentina, highlighting the emotional intensity of youth and subcultures while engaging with universal themes of belonging, identity, and transformation. Her work encourages viewers to reflect on the intersections of imagination, memory, and social experience. ...
PASTO is a contemporary art gallery based in Buenos Aires that represents young and promising Argentinian artists. We contribute to their professionalization by encouraging them to produce under new challenges and we try to impulse and build bridges between the artists and worldwide critics, curators and collectors. Since 2014, PASTO assumes its fundamental role as a meeting and dissemination platform and uses that potential to provide visibility to divergent practices and ideas. ...
