Edith Derdyk's 'Linha de Chamada' Explores Drawing Beyond Pencil and Paper at Galeria ArteFormatto
From October 16 to November 16, Edith Derdyk showcases 'Linha de Chamada' at Galeria ArteFormatto in São Paulo. This exhibition arises from research conducted during the pandemic and reinterprets frameworks utilizing Descriptive Geometry, a concept pioneered by Gaspard Monge (1746–1818). Derdyk reinvents illustrations from 1950s textbooks through techniques such as sampling and recombination. Featured works include the 'Alfabeto da Reta' series, which emphasizes symmetry and mirroring, alongside the 'Épuras' collection, intended for an artist's book. The installation 'Projectante' acts as a generative hub. Derdyk's exploration of personal mythologies delves into themes like the black line and human action structures, challenging growth models via serial production while reconsidering the implications of Cartesian drawing on progress and consumption.
Key facts
- Edith Derdyk's exhibition 'Linha de Chamada' runs from October 16 to November 16.
- The show is at Galeria ArteFormatto in São Paulo, Brazil.
- The research project began during the pandemic to rethink models and paradigms.
- Derdyk uses Descriptive (Mongean) Geometry, developed by Gaspard Monge in the 18th century.
- Source materials include 1950s textbook illustrations collected from used bookstores.
- Works are created through processes likened to a DJ's improvisation: recombination, deconstruction, sampling.
- The exhibition includes series like 'Alfabeto da Reta' and the 'Épuras' set, destined for an artist's book.
- Derdyk's practice, evolving since the 1980s, challenges reductive views of drawing and explores personal mythologies.
Entities
Artists
- Edith Derdyk
- Gaspard Monge
- Mário de Andrade
Institutions
- Galeria ArteFormatto
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil