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// Poemas para terrestres by Adrián Villar Rojas, a lithograph from 2012, evokes a sense of isolation and ethereal beauty. This piece, measuring 80 x 58 cm, features a simple yet haunting image: a suspended piece of wood, bound with rope, floating above a gradient background that transitions from a deep blue to a luminous white. The composition’s minimalist approach, with the swing-like structure hanging over what appears to be a radiant surface, invites viewers to ponder themes of abandonment, memory, and human fragility. Limited to an edition of 50, this work captures Villar Rojas's unique poetic exploration of existential themes in a surreal, dreamlike manner.

Adrián Villar Rojas (Argentina, 1980) is a contemporary artist renowned for his large-scale, site-specific installations that explore themes of extinction and the Anthropocene. His ephemeral works often incorporate organic materials, emphasizing impermanence and the passage of time. Notable projects include 'The Theater of Disappearance' at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Adrián Villar Rojas

Poemas para terrestres, 2012

Name: Poemas para terrestres, 2012
SKU: 3103
Price: 900.00 EUR
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Lithograph

LithographLithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

Edition

Edition of 50

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Adrián Villar Rojas

Poemas para terrestres, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 900

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The only sculpture I am interested in is the human being.
- Adrián Villar Rojas

Adrián Villar Rojas (b. 1980, Argentina) is an Argentine artist known for his monumental sculptures and installation art that challenge conventional notions of time, decay, and ecological transformation. His works often involve large-scale, ephemeral sculptures made from materials like clay, cement, and organic matter, which are designed to deteriorate over time, highlighting the impermanence of human creations. Villar Rojas' art is deeply influenced by themes of extinction, the Anthropocene, and the fragility of life, often creating immersive environments that evoke a sense of post-apocalyptic landscapes. His installations, which blur the boundaries between architecture, sculpture, and the natural world, have been exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, establishing him as a leading figure in contemporary art.

What is Emphemeral Art?

Ephemeral art is a type of art that occurs only once and typically lasts for a very short period. It cannot be displayed as a traditional work of art in a gallery or museum. Examples of ephemeral art include performances, happenings, sound sculptures, flyers, and mass-produced items. This art form emphasizes the transient nature of the experience, existing only in the moment and often leaving no lasting physical trace.

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Adrián Villar Rojas

Poemas para terrestres, 2012

80 x 58 cm

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