Rosario López's 'Ficciones de barro' at NC arte, Bogotá
The exhibition 'Ficciones de barro' by Rosario López at NC arte in Bogotá, curated by Elías Doria, explores the significance of objects in light of authenticity debates. It showcases ceramics from the Alzate family collection, dating back to the late 19th century in Antioquia, Colombia, previously believed to be pre-Columbian. López examined and 3D-scanned these artifacts at the Museo de la Universidad de Antioquia and has been working with the Cubay Jëjënava potters in Vaupés since 2023 to recreate figures using traditional methods. The display features original ceramics in glass cases alongside new creations on artist-designed pedestals, challenging conventional exhibition practices. This exhibition will be open until August 22, 2026, and includes a curved felt wall that encourages lateral interaction, reflecting Doria's idea of 'etnoficción.'
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Ficciones de barro' by Rosario López at NC arte, Bogotá, curated by Elías Doria.
- Based on ceramics forged by the Alzate family in late 19th-century Colombia, once considered pre-Columbian.
- López studied and 3D-scanned pieces from the Alzate collection at the Museo de la Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín.
- Collaboration with Cubay Jëjënava potters from Vaupés, ongoing since 2023.
- Potters autonomously selected figures to recreate using traditional techniques.
- López intervened with felt and drawing on the new ceramics.
- Original Alzate ceramics displayed in glass cases; new works on pedestals.
- Curved black felt wall with drawings serves as an entrance threshold.
- Curator Elías Doria terms the project 'etnoficción'.
- Exhibition runs until August 22, 2026, at NC arte, Bogotá.
Entities
Artists
- Rosario López
- Elías Doria
Institutions
- NC arte
- Museo de la Universidad de Antioquia
- Artishock Revista
Locations
- Bogotá
- Colombia
- Medellín
- Vaupés
- Antioquia