AB TAVERA's Uncompoundable at Souvenir 348 Space

AB TAVERA, known as Alejandro Benítez Tavera, was born in 1980 in Toluca, Mexico, and is now based in London. His exhibition titled 'Uncompoundable' is currently on display at Souvenir 348 Space. The showcased paintings are intentionally complex, which Tavera refers to as 'processes paused' rather than completed pieces. His artistic repertoire spans painting, sculpture, collage, digital art, drawing, photography, motion graphics, and installation. The works feature surfaces reminiscent of geological structures, utilizing materials such as oil, resin, and pigment. The exhibition delves into concepts of time, memory, and migration, interpreting geography as 'pressure' instead of mere imagery. Tavera's background in digital art influences his tactile creations, emphasizing 'negative space and calculated rupture.' The venue's raw concrete and dynamic natural light integrate with the artwork, forming a cohesive whole. Tavera's methodology challenges contemporary expectations for clarity, maintaining a 'stubbornly compound' nature that invites diverse interpretations.