A walk around the Universe...
8:24 p.m.
Concepto espacial, naturaleza, by Lucio Fontana (1963-1964)
Materials: ceramic / Measures: 68 x 80 x 72 - MNBA
By 1960, the fusion between artistic and scientific thinking was a fact. Many artists approached the new theories about the Universe, its creation and expansion. Lucio Fontana (Argentina, 1899-Italia, 1968) became interested in these ideas, but, in his work, gesture and matter prevailed. There wasn't a lay out based on formulas or numbers, just the hand of the artist which could be appreciated in the deep cut. Infinite connections were made to explain the meaning of those gaps: the Argentine skies, or the violence of suburbs, or European war. However, there are no simple explanations to give sense to those pieces. What it is clear is the strength of the artist's hand on the sphere.
Luna (moon), by León Ferrari (1968)
Materials: stainless steel / Measures: 100 cm diameter - MNBA
On the other hand, León Ferrari, almost by the same time, was deeply emerged in the meaning of writing: he creates hanging sculptures in wire and names one of them like our only natural satellite. The wire is tangled in a see-through skein, yet silvery as the moon, which, when touched by the light, produces tiny and infinite sparkles. And as he was aiming at the written word, when the object projects its shadow to the near walls, it produces what could be described as writing.
Calentamiento global (Global warming), by Ernesto Bertani (2013)
Materials: resin, pigments, motor - Centro Cultural Recoleta
Also related to the Universe, but from a more up-to-date and ecological approach, Ernesto Bertani (Buenos Aires, 1949) presents a large-scale sculpture made of small units. Each of them, made of resin and transparent pigments, have the shape of the universal symbol for money ($). The final result is quite similar to a lollypop. The work is, in fact, a globe of candy.
Calentamiento global, by Ernesto Bertani (2013) - Detail
The artist has been, for a while now, dedicated to investigate the concept of power, corruption and money. In his words: "as candy attracts children, money attracts adults." The hundreds of lollypops that form this sculpture that represent the Earth are being melted by global warming which, aggravated by global capitalism, will end up destroying the planet. Bertani's intention is to show that mankind is responsible for global warming, not only because of how it relates to the planted, but also for its improper behaviour.
Calentamiento global, by Ernesto Bertani (2013) - Detail
On the base of the piece, you'll see the spillage which will aggravate as days go by, due to the heat of the lights of the hall. Lighting and rotation (the sculpture turns on its axis every 30 seconds) produces shimmers and sparkles, enhancing Bertani's attractive idea...
To go visit... "Ernesto Bertani," at the Centro Cultural Recoleta till March 30th...
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