Estefania Ajcip's 'Folded Memories' at Charlie James Gallery
Los Angeles-based artist Estefania Ajcip presents 'Folded Memories,' a solo exhibition at Charlie James Gallery in Los Angeles, on view through August 22. The show features sculptural paintings that explore the fractures of family separation, drawing from Ajcip's childhood in Guatemala while her father worked in L.A. Works like 'Momo 2012' depict two adults grasping hands with an opening revealing a forlorn girl and her paper train set. 'Telephone game' shows the artist with a paper phone and string while her father stands at a public payphone. 'Four paths/Two paths?' includes a sculptural bus shuttling between L.A. and Guatemala, with the national bird of Guatemala leading as a symbol of hope. The exhibition statement notes the piece confronts 'the familial unity that Ajcip so longed for throughout her childhood.' Ajcip uses materials such as birch plywood, papier mache, LED lights, and acrylic. The show is presented by Charlie James Gallery, and the article also mentions artist Arghavan Khosravi.
Key facts
- Estefania Ajcip is a Los Angeles-based artist.
- Exhibition 'Folded Memories' is on view through August 22 at Charlie James Gallery in Los Angeles.
- Ajcip spent much of her childhood in Guatemala while her father worked in L.A.
- Works include 'Momo 2012', 'Telephone game', 'Four paths/Two paths?', 'Do I pray for what is lost?', 'To the last use', 'Back to One', 'keys to success', and 'On a corner (finger)'.
- Materials include birch plywood, papier mache, LED lights, and acrylic.
- 'Four paths/Two paths?' features a sculptural bus shuttling between L.A. and Guatemala.
- The exhibition statement mentions 'the familial unity that Ajcip so longed for throughout her childhood.'
- The article also references artist Arghavan Khosravi.
Entities
Artists
- Estefania Ajcip
- Arghavan Khosravi
Institutions
- Charlie James Gallery
- Colossal
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Guatemala