Antonio Fernández Alvira's 'Latencia del Pliegue' at House of Chappaz, Madrid
The solo exhibition 'Latencia del Pliegue' by Antonio Fernández Alvira is on display at the House of Chappaz in Madrid until September 4. This showcase presents his latest works that delve into the possibilities of sculpture, particularly focusing on the transformation of forms and the suggestion of the invisible. Key techniques utilized by Fernández Alvira include bending, molding, pressing, and coating. The exhibition is divided into three sections: a table featuring white-glazed ceramic sculptures, ceramics paired with textiles that highlight textures, and garments treated with beeswax that change in color and behavior. Curatorial commentary by Blanca del Río encourages viewers to reflect on the concealed elements of forms and how materials capture time and interactions.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Latencia del Pliegue' by Antonio Fernández Alvira at House of Chappaz, Madrid, open until September 4.
- The show features recent works exploring sculpture's possibilities, with attention to form transformation and objects' suggestive capacity.
- Fernández Alvira's practice emphasizes a slow, manual approach, with operations like bending, molding, pressing, and coating.
- The exhibition is divided into three groups: white ceramic sculptures on a table, ceramics combined with textiles, and garments coated with beeswax.
- The first group of ceramics evokes molds and fragments, with organic profiles related to human scale.
- The second group explores the interaction between ceramic and textile, creating visual ambiguity between materials.
- The third group uses beeswax-coated garments, altering color and texture, producing volumes that retain memory of everyday objects.
- Curatorial text by Blanca del Río describes the exhibition as a reflection on latent forms, inviting viewers to observe material traces of time and contact.
Entities
Artists
- Antonio Fernández Alvira
Institutions
- House of Chappaz
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain