Fernando Mastrangelo's 'Territories' at Cristina Grajales Gallery Explores Geopolitics Through Sand and Glass
The solo exhibition "Territories" by Fernando Mastrangelo is currently on display at Cristina Grajales Gallery in New York until February 12, 2027. Utilizing materials such as sand, crushed glass, and rare earth oxides, the artist creates functional pieces that merge the realms of furniture and sculpture, exploring concepts of territory and identity. Drawing inspiration from news coverage of the US and Greenland, Mastrangelo delves into landscapes with intricate ownership histories. He selects rare earth oxides for their hues and significance in technology. His casting technique embraces spontaneity, allowing unexpected elements to persist. Visitors are encouraged to first appreciate the aesthetic appeal before confronting the underlying geopolitical themes. The exhibition continues until February 12, 2027.
Key facts
- Fernando Mastrangelo's solo exhibition "Territories" is on view at Cristina Grajales Gallery in New York through February 12, 2027.
- The exhibition features functional objects, including tables, made with sand, crushed glass, and rare earth oxides as pigment.
- The series was inspired by news about the US and Greenland and the language of ownership and territory.
- Mastrangelo sources rare earth oxides from specialty mineral and ceramic suppliers.
- His casting technique involves layering materials that bleed, shift, and collapse, embracing a loss of control.
- The show encourages viewers to experience beauty first, then the underlying tension of contested land.
- Mastrangelo is a New York-based artist and designer whose work exists between furniture and sculpture.
- The exhibition runs through February 12, 2027.
Entities
Artists
- Fernando Mastrangelo
Institutions
- Cristina Grajales Gallery
- Surface
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Greenland