Trompe L’oeil, by Daniel Ontiveros...
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Trompe L’oeil, by Daniel Ontiveros (1993-2020)
Installation - Acrylic on wall, military suit, diverse objects
No image is innocent, all of them hint a background, specially political ones. In Trompe L’oeil by Daniel Ontiveros (Argentina), a military uniform, embellished with daisies, hangs in front of a sea landscape. The quietness of the installation vanishes as we hear the story behind the elements used.
The uniform belongs to Ontiveros and was the one used by the marine infantry during the Falklands War. Ontiveros was part of the Argentine army but his uniform was not appropriate for the extremely low temperatures of the island. In desperation he stole this overall to keep himself warm. The plastic daisies are a reference to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who was in office back then.
The painting is a sea landscape as remembered by the artist, who was studying Art when he was called to enlist.
Ontiveros uses that classic nomenclature in Art History to name his artwork, although he explains the installation is a trap to our "everyday eye".
This work is not purely contemplative, since the artist allows us to dive into his experiences and difficulties, where National History is blended with Art History.
Trompe L’oeil is part of the exhibition Nosotroslosotros currently on display at Fundación Osde Buenos Aires.
Trompe L’oeil, de Daniel Ontiveros (1993-2020)
Instalacón - Acrílico sobre pared, traje militar, objetos diversos
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