A mere slant of his body
2022
This new body of work developed at El Sur, in Tlalplan, Mexico City, draws inspiration from the tradition of "Las Corridas" in Mexico.
In this first iteration, the artist explores the tension that unfolds between the bull and the bullfighter. Death looms close, and both contenders' lives hinge on their movements. It is inevitable, and it will arrive within minutes. It's a bloody dance, where each movement carries the fates of both contenders. The extent of pain inflicted on the bull largely depends on the bullfighter's skill. The waving of the cape captures the bull's attention, igniting its primal desire to escape the arena in which it has been trapped.
The artist sees bullfighting as an allegory for the broader experience of life itself. The arena symbolizes the unyielding codes and structures of society, from which we often find ourselves unable to break free. In contrast, the billows and sways of the fluttering cape serve as a metaphor for the myriad distractions that entangle our minds. Meanwhile, the ruminant bull embodies the expansive grasslands —a poignant symbol of freedom and a grounded existence, evoking a longing for liberation amidst the chaos of life
The work was produced during a six-week residence sponsored by Residency Unlimited.
El Sur is an artist-run residency program located in Tlalpan,
Mexico City. The program includes exhibitions, open studios, and talks involving the local art scene and the public at large. The organization fosters inclusive exchanges that focus on practical discourse about aesthetics, function, ethics, and the meaning of contemporary artistic practice. El Sur's blend of creative space, cultural immersion, and professional support makes it an ideal space for artists seeking to deepen their practices.
RU is a New York CityRU is a New York nonprofit arts organization located within the historic South Congregational Church in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Residency Unlimited (RU) supports the creative process of US based and international artists and curators at all stages of their career through its unique, customized residencies and year-round public programs.
