María Abaddon's "Soñar con fuego" Opens at ICPNA in Lima
The ICPNA in Lima is currently hosting María Abaddon's inaugural solo exhibition titled "Soñar con fuego," curated by Miguel A. López. This showcase includes works produced between 2020 and 2026, focusing on the body as a canvas for experimentation. Born in Lima in 1988, Abaddon characterizes her style as "gore soft," merging elements of violence with tactile materials such as wool and crochet. Her textile creations intertwine animal, plant, and human characteristics while sidestepping racial or identity markers. Following her 2026 exhibition "Suave por dentro," "Soñar con fuego" introduces beings envisioned for a post-disaster era, drawing inspiration from films like "Akira." The title implies transformation, with artworks that engage viewers through basic programming, highlighting Abaddon's preference for deliberate, manual techniques in contrast to rapid technological advancements.
Key facts
- "Soñar con fuego" is María Abaddon's first solo exhibition at a Peruvian institution.
- The exhibition is on view at the Espacio Venancio Shinki of the ICPNA in Lima.
- It is curated by Miguel A. López and features works made between 2020 and 2026.
- Abaddon, born in Lima in 1988, calls her aesthetic "gore soft."
- Her textile sculptures use wool, felt, crochet, and embroidery to depict bodies in disintegration.
- The show follows "Suave por dentro," presented earlier in 2026 at the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.
- Some works respond to viewers via distance sensors, moving slightly with simple mechanical reactions.
- "Paisaje de la destrucción" (2024) was included in the XXXII Subasta de Arte Textil del MALI.
Entities
Artists
- María Abaddon
- Miguel A. López
Institutions
- ICPNA
- Espacio Venancio Shinki
- Ministerio de Cultura del Perú
- MALI
- Artishock Revista
Locations
- Lima
- Peru