Analia Saban's Material Explorations Blur Painting and Sculpture

Analia Saban has a unique artistic style that merges painting with sculpture by using innovative materials. In September 2012, she held her first exhibition at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in New York, featuring works crafted from white acrylic and unprimed canvas. These pieces resemble everyday objects like beds, towels, and sinks. A standout piece was a frayed bedsheet made of white acrylic and displayed on a wall. Saban often incorporates unprimed linen canvas in larger works, allowing gravity to influence bulges in the paint. Her surfaces show stains and cracks, creating an engaging experience for viewers. She also experiments with photography, combining prints and paint, which earned her the Rudin Prize for Emerging Photographers. Her work was showcased in two exhibitions: 'Analia Saban: Interiors' at Sprüth Magers London from February 27 to March 28 and 'Analia Saban: Backyard' at Tanya Bonakdar Gallery until March 21. This summary first appeared in ArtReview's March 2013 issue as part of the 'FutureGreats' series.