Terence Gower reexamines the very notion of progress, a concept often complicated and distorted by the excesses of technological modernism. His work creates a dialogue between art and architecture, exploring form, modernity, abstraction, and the evolving role of the artist. Central to his inquiry is the belief in the communicative power of abstraction: for Gower, non-representational forms can convey abstract ideas more effectively than representational imagery. Working across a wide range of media—including video, sculpture, drawing, installation, and architecture—he develops projects over several years, often pursuing multiple strands of research simultaneously. His practice reflects a sustained interest in how cultural and political histories become inscribed in visual form. In recent years, Gower has created what he describes as “curatorial installations,” immersive environments that combine his own works with those of other artists, as well as archival material. These assemblages offer viewers multiple entry points into the subject matter, encouraging active interpretation rather than fixed readings. By reframing modernism through both critique and reinvention, Gower’s work positions abstraction not as a closed historical chapter but as an ongoing, dynamic language of cultural reflection. ...
Founded by Pamela Echeverría in Mexico City, LABOR opened in 2009 working with artists whose creative processes are based on long term research. They have a strong commitment with the visions and concerns that their artists have towards the contemporary social/political context. They work with a mix of young and mid-career artists, both Mexican and international. With whom they work closely and assume an active role in the projects they develop. The work of these artists address topics such as value and exchange; economic systems and social structures; the exploitation of natural resources, the ethics of human behaviour, and the hidden political structures of society. ...
