Sculpting Harmony in Tension
Marissi Campos Gallery
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Sculpting Harmony in Tension
Marissi Campos Gallery
3 days left
Explore the innovative sculptures of Verónica Matiz, represented by Marissi Campos Galería. Matiz's work balances nature with industrial elements, creating harmony through contrasting forms and materials.
Through the tension between the organic and the industrial, I find beauty and intimacy.
Veronica Matiz, a master in visual arts with an emphasis on plastic arts from Universidad Javeriana, has charted an extraordinary journey from painting to sculpture. Initially envisioning herself as an abstract painter, Matiz discovered the potential of three-dimensional art through working with compressed cardboard. This pivotal shift led her to immerse herself in the sculptural arts, inspired by influential figures such as Richard Serra, Frank Gehry, Eduardo Ramírez Villamizar, and Édgar Negret. Her artistic path, continually evolving, is marked by a profound exploration of materials and techniques, honed through workshops at the School of Arts and Crafts in Bogotá.
Matiz's sculptures are an exploration of tension and balance, juxtaposing organic forms with industrial elements, femininity with masculinity, flexibility with rigidity, and dynamics with stasis. Her aim is to achieve harmony, beauty, and intimacy through these contrasts, creating works that invite viewers to reflect on the interplay between nature and human ingenuity. Recently, her participation in Nordart, one of Europe's largest contemporary art exhibitions in Büdelsdorf, Germany, has further solidified her status as a significant figure in the contemporary art scene.
Sculptural Technique
Matiz's technique involves molding steel to create organic shapes like shells and flowers. Her sculptures balance meticulous craftsmanship with improvisation, reflecting her interest in the tension between organic and industrial elements.
Nudo rojo, 2024
Global Presence
Matiz has showcased her sculptures internationally, including at Nordart in Germany. Future projects include the Sculpture Triennial in Switzerland and exhibitions in Brussels, France, and Dubai. She continues to explore new techniques and materials, with aspirations to impact the Japanese art market.