June 2023 / July 2023
Dani Urdaneta y Lizander Jiménez
The exhibition originates from conversations among the artists about human connections, vulnerability, and different dynamics of relating to one’s environment. Together they explore these connections and the need for mental health in today’s world. Each artist has developed self-protective mechanisms, processes of introspection, and self-care.
The works presented captured the artists’ shared fascination with the human impulse for closeness. Human connections in the form of intimacy can mean something different to everyone, which is shown in their unique take on the subject.
There is such a beautiful and deep feeling of intimacy with nature, with partners, with children, and with our daily work. Both artists capture intimate moments of inspiration and provocation, through these works on paper, using oil, ink, and thread. Lizander addresses points of connections based on place, belonging, and cultural identity, contrasting the rural and the urban, while Daniela, with her series ‘Empierne’ questions the emotional fabrics from sexuality, while with ‘Abrazo para Contenerme’ she explores intimacy with oneself that involves awareness, acceptance, appreciation, and compassion. Each work is a kind of necessary reminder to heal ourselves through affection.
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