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La reproducció

La reproducció

Nosaltres, interpretats per les flors

En aquesta sèrie d’exposicions les flors s’utilitzen com a metàfora de la vida i de les seves ramificacions socials,
històriques i culturals. El projecte gira al voltant del desenvolupament de Barcelona des d’una perspectiva sociohistòrica i enllaça narratives relacionades amb la memòria de barri. La primera itinerància es presenta a la Casa Elizalde amb “La reproducció”, seguida de “La transformació” a la Farinera del Clot i “El trencament” al Centre Cívic Joan Oliver “Pere Quart”. En cada itinerància, l’exposició sortirà dels confins del centre cívic per connectar-se amb un comerç emblemàtic del barri.

1. “LA REPRODUCCIÓ”
La Casa Elizalde

Aquesta exposició, arrelada en la cultura modernista de l’època, gira al voltant de la família Elizalde i, en particular, de la figura de Carme Biada, dona d’Arturo Elizalde, mare dels seus nou fills i, després de la mort inesperada i prematura d’aquest darrer, presidenta d’Elizalde, SA durant 24 anys.

Biada va prendre les regnes de la fàbrica, de més de vuit-cents treballadors, la va portar des de la producció de motors automobilístics fins a la de motors d’aviació, i va modernitzar l’empresa mitjançant la recerca i el desenvolupament. Va posar
en marxa l’Escola d’Aprenents Elizalde i va implantar una obra social per ajudar els treballadors i els seus familiars
malalts, en una època en què no existia la Seguretat Social.

“CASI TODO ES AZUL”
KATI RIQUELME

A partir d’una caixa de plaques seques de gelatinobromur, l’artista proposa un recorregut per les estances d’un passat actiu servint-se de la condició vel·leïtosa de la memòria.

Les fotografies retraten persones la identitat de les quals desconeixem, contemporànies de la família ElizaldeBiada i que encarnen l’èxode massiu de la població rural a les grans ciutats. En la penombra de la Sala Carme Biada, l’obra de Kati Riquelme sembla aturar i resignificar el temps. De l’aparent fragilitat i lleugeresa etèria de les bossetes de te n’emergeix un univers
infantil filtrat en blau indi cru. Sobre el petit paper porós, fragments de records ens obliguen a aguditzar els sentits, fer una ullada a allò imperceptible i emprendre un viatge que connecta diversos canals d’existència.

Les bossetes de te amb les quals treballa Riquelme també podrien remetre a un passat industrial i al naixement del comerç a gran escala. El te és un excitant que ens permet estar desperts per continuar produint, però segons quines varietats també poden representar l’avantsala del son.

La tecnologia blueprint va ser inventada el 1842 per Sir John Herschel com una forma econòmica de reproduir dibuixos,
diagrames i plans d’arquitectura o enginyeria. Aquesta mateixa tecnologia s’utilitza per crear impressions fotogràfiques de cianotípia en les quals les imatges es revelen a través de l’exposició al sol i el temps.

“CARME BIADA INTERPRETADA PER LES FLORS”
KATERINA ASHCHE

Desembre, 1925
Poc després de la mort d’Arturo Elizalde

“La meva mare va manar cridar a tots els empleats de la casa, els va reunir al pati i va ordenar formar un munt amb tots els plànols i papers relacionats amb l’automoció que hi havia a la fàbrica, i a continuació va ordenar cremar-los per a imbuir al personal d’esperit aeronàutic.”

A aquella pira li va succeir després una altra ordre de desballestar tots els monoplaces de competició.

Miguel Elizalde Biada
El Periódico (2017)

Carme prepara el casament del seu setè fill, Pedro. Fa deu anys que és vídua i, a més d’encarregar-se de la seva nombrosa família, també és presidenta d’Elizalde, SA. Té 60 anys i el cabell gris. S’asseu al seu escriptori i escriu cartes. La primera la dirigeix a la
floristeria per demanar les flors del casament. Tria gira-sols perquè són un símbol de l’amor incondicional, la felicitat i l’optimisme.

Una altra carta la dirigeix a una amiga llunyana. Hi reflexiona sobre la mort de l’Arturo i el canvi sobtat en la seva vida: de ser només esposa i mare de nou fills, troba una força desconeguda, esdevé la cap d’una gran empresa automobilística i s’encarrega de fer realitat el somni del seu marit.

Aquestes cartes, presumptament escrites durant els preparatius del casament, es relacionen amb una sèrie d’objectes
quotidians, domèstics i industrials que representen facetes diferents de la vida de Biada i entronquen la Casa Elizalde
amb el Mercat de la Concepció i el context històric de l’època.

The Discourse Project

The Discourse Project

Discourse [41.3777, 2.1416] is a mirror covered ring with the same shape and dimensions as the fountains in the lake of the Parc d’Espanya Industrial in Barcelona. The art installation was originally created for the ephemeral and site specific onsite exhibition I curated in July this year.

After the event, I decided to create a journey through various space- and time-specific locations and create a ‘spin off’ series: The Discourse Project










Although the artwork is the same, it’s installation in each location makes it site specific. This can be seen in the title given to each installation, such as Discourse [14.4446, 35.9148]. The numbers in the artwork’s title refer to the project’s longitude and latitude. Therefore these digits vary from location to location, just as it’s interaction is particular to these varied space and time conditions. At the end, there is one constant: the ring includes a marker and it always points North.

The ring installation is covered with mirrors. This mirrored surface brings what is “up there” to the ground. They reflect what’s above and contrast it with the ground below.
An uncontrolled and totally site specific phenomenon is the Discourse between the installation and the low lying sun rays coming through depending on the time of the day. This interaction creates a glow of light on the ground furthering the ring’s communication with this site.

Discourse [41.3777, 2.1416]

Discourse [41.3777, 2.1416]

Ring shaped mirror on grass

The idea behind this installation was born with my fascination with the circular unused fountains found in the lake at the Parc d’Espanya Industrial.

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This ring was adopted as a base for my own structure using the same dimensions of the fountain itself. The structure was then covered with mirror thus allowing the ring to “discourse” with its surroundings.

The installation has an internal as well as an external discourse. The shape of the ring itself is very symbolic and has many significant internal references. An interesting article I found on the symbolism of the circle.

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The external discourse of the ring with its surroundings is also to be taken into consideration.

As mentioned previously, the ring is covered with mirrors. These mirrors reflect the light, trees, people and the general ambient of the park. They bring what is “up there” to the ground – to the soil, grass and fallen leaves. Depending on the sun’s position, the mirrors either contrast with the earth by reflecting the illuminated sky and sun, or they blend in and become practically invisible, camouflaged in the dark.

A third discourse would be with the geographical location itself. The ring has been cut and assembled onsite to create the shape. The cuts are made to represent longitude and latitude lines.

This geographical discourse is reflected in the artwork’s name. The numbers 41.3777, 2.1416 refer to the project’s exact longitude and latitude in the park and the ring includes a marker that marks North.

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The idea is to start a journey with this installation and create new discourses in new locations in other geographical locations, always pointing North.

The ring will be the same, the numbers will change, the discourse will evolve and each location will leave its mark on the ring’s surface.

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Discourse [41.3777, 2.1416] is a site specific installation created for the first public exhibition I have curated called Artist Takeover Vol:1 in the Park. More info about the event available by clicking on this link.

The passage of time

The #passage of #time and #oxygen on a given surface. #Oxidization changes #textures, #colours and #structures in #inanimate surfaces thus giving #life to the #inorganic.
A #series of #unfiltered #abstract #photography #art series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood #facebook #iron #concrete #wall #distressed #visualpoetry #facebook #art #urban #stories and #narrativeshttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUI_6SwjWl2/ via Instagram

The passage of time

The #passage of #time and #oxygen on a given surface. #Oxidization changes #textures, #colours and #structures in #inanimate surfaces thus giving #life to the #inorganic.
A #series of #unfiltered #abstract #photography #art series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood #facebook #iron #concrete #wall #distressed #visualpoetry #facebook #art #urban #stories and #narrativeshttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUI_1cRDh38/ via Instagram

The passage of time

The #passage of #time and #oxygen on a given surface. #Oxidization changes #textures, #colours and #structures in #inanimate surfaces thus giving #life to the #inorganic.
A #series of #unfiltered #abstract #photography #art series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood #facebook #iron #concrete #wall #distressed #visualpoetry #facebook #art #urban #stories and #narrativeshttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUI_y9GD096/ via Instagram

The Line Runs Through

The Line goes through. An #investigaton on the #border #frontier #edge from one #reality to another creating a #line. All #photos taken at the #barcelona #zoo with #reptiles this time: a #crocodile #aligator . Another #instagram 3 column grid #photography #series. #art by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood Also on #facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUGcLlGj840/ via Instagram

The Line Runs Through

The Line goes through. An #investigaton on the #border #frontier #edge from one #reality to another creating a #line. All #photos taken at the #barcelona #zoo with #reptiles this time: a #crocodile #aligator . Another #instagram 3 column grid #photography #series. #art by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood Also on #facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUGcG24jREd/ via Instagram

The Line Runs Through

The Line goes through. An #investigaton on the #border #frontier #edge from one #reality to another creating a #line. All #photos taken at the #barcelona #zoo with #reptiles this time: a #turtle #tortoise coming up for air. Another #instagram 3 column grid #photography #series. #art by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood Also on #facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUGb-6CDQxe/ via Instagram

Flow of lines

The #passage of #time and #oxygen on a given surface. #Oxidization changes #textures, #colours and #structures in #inanimate surfaces thus giving #life to the #inorganic.
A new #photography #art series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood also on #facebook
#floor #pavements #textureshttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUD4A6QDhe4/ via Instagram

Flow of lines

The #passage of #time and #oxygen on a given surface. #Oxidization changes #textures, #colours and #structures in #inanimate surfaces thus giving #life to the #inorganic.
A new #photography #art series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood also on #facebook
#oxidized #metalhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUD31kUjxOM/ via Instagram

Flow of lines

One of my old #paintings on the journey life takes us through just started a new journey of its own and is currently on its way to Santiago de Campostella to start a new life there. Whilst bidding farewell to it, I realized just how similar the #textured #narrative theme is to the work I am still attracted to and producing today. Painting #detail by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood #barcelona #arthttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUD3paijR8J/ via Instagram

Flow of lines

Investigating #curved #edges from photos taken at the #barcelona #zoo with #reptiles mainly a #snake and #crocodile #aligator Making #abstract #designs from live #animal #skins and creating a #flow between the #photos in the #instagram 3 column grid.
An #art #photography series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood Also on #facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUBdSLiDoC8/ via Instagram

Flow of lines

Investigating #curved #edges from photos taken at the #barcelona #zoo with #reptiles mainly a #snake and #crocodile #aligator Making #abstract #designs from live #animal #skins and creating a #flow between the #photos in the #instagram 3 column grid.
An #art #photography series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood Also on #facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUBdPhzjhf5/ via Instagram

Flow of lines

Investigating #curved #edges from photos taken at the #barcelona #zoo with #reptiles mainly a #snake and #crocodile #aligator Making #abstract #designs from live #animal #skins and creating a #flow between the #photos in the #instagram 3 column grid.
An #art #photography series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood Also on #facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BUBdEBADMhu/ via Instagram

Oxygen & the Passage of Time

The #passage of #time and #oxygen on a given surface. #Oxidization changes #textures, #colours and #structures in #inanimate surfaces thus giving #life to the #inorganic.
A new #photography #series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood This project is part of the instagram #art project where #edges and #lines #flow through the Instagram 3 column grid. Also on #facebook #distressed #concrete #floor #greenhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BT-uFe8D3-2/ via Instagram

Oxygen & the Passage of Time

The #passage of #time and #oxygen on a given surface. #Oxidization changes #textures, #colours and #structures in #inanimate surfaces thus giving #life to the #inorganic.
A new #photography #series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood This project is part of the instagram #art project where #edges and #lines #flow through the Instagram 3 column grid. Also on #facebook #distressed #wallhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BT-t95vjVQi/ via Instagram

Oxygen & the Passage of Time

The #passage of #time and #oxygen on a given surface. #Oxidization changes #textures, #colours and #structures in #inanimate surfaces thus giving #life to the #inorganic.
A new #photography #series by #alexiamedici a #maltese #artist and #mother during her #artistresidencyinmotherhood This project is part of the instagram #art project where #edges and #lines #flow through the Instagram 3 column grid. Also on #facebook #oxidized #metalhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BT-t4NFjayV/ via Instagram

PARALLEL LIVES

The Many Worlds Theory in quantum physics states that our universe is not the only one, but that many other universes exist parallel to each other. These are known as Parallel Universes.

The aim here is to represent this spacetime theory in art.
I focused on one particular time and three similar, yet parallel lives

Credits:
Photography by Christina Medici and Hector Picazo
Concept, digital manipulation and model: Alexia Medici