Nuria Mora's 'Drishti' at Galleria Patricia Armocida: A Nomadic Synthesis of Urban Art and Craft

Madrid-born artist Nuria Mora (1974) presented her solo exhibition 'Drishti' at Galleria Patricia Armocida in Milan in October 2017, curated by Fabiola Naldi. The show featured wall works, two site-specific installations, and works on paper, blending painting, sculpture, and found objects. Mora, known for her abstract graffiti and urban art, expanded her practice into ceramics, glass, textiles, and assemblage. The title 'Drishti' references a yogic focused gaze, aligning with her meditative approach. The exhibition included hanging sculptures made from reclaimed street materials (old lampposts, ceramic fragments) and vibrant pigment powders evoking Holi festivals. Mora discussed her evolution from abstract graffiti to organic patterns, her critique of the commercialized street art scene, and her feminist stance against gender-focused exhibitions. She emphasized her nomadic, eclectic practice spanning murals, public art, and studio work, citing influences from her studies in art history and architecture. A notable public project mentioned was a residency at the Nirox Arts Foundation in Johannesburg, where she created a dismantlable cube that spawned urban works over time.