This black and white image depicts an abstract, surreal composition filled with various amorphous shapes and forms. The central focus is a ghostly, skeletal figure with a distorted, smiley face-like expression. Surrounding this central figure are disjointed, fragmented elements that appear to be organic in nature, with a sense of movement and chaos. The overall style and technique evoke a sense of unease and the uncanny, suggesting a subversive or unsettling narrative underlying the artwork. Given the distinctive visual language and the unsettling nature of the subject matter, this piece likely reflects the artist's intention to explore themes of the subconscious, mortality, or the darker aspects of the human condition. ...
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. ...
