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Photo gravure with chine colle? - 2 plates of 78 x 58,5 cm. each - Printed on Waranbashi of 63 gr. and Somerset Satin, 410 gr. of 112 x 88,5 cm. each Edition of 15

Cristina Iglesias's Aquarium II (2011) is a captivating photogravure triptych that explores themes of nature and urban decay. Each panel features a hauntingly serene landscape where delicate plants emerge amidst the ruins of dark, windowed structures that resemble desolate buildings. This surreal setting, with its contrast of organic growth against man-made decay, evokes a post-apocalyptic vision, suggesting resilience of nature over industrial remnants. The use of chine-collé technique on Waranbashi and Somerset Satin papers enhances the textural depth, allowing the viewer to immerse in the delicate yet powerful imagery. Aquarium II reflects Iglesias’s exploration of the intersection between human constructs and natural regeneration.

Cristina Iglesias (Spain, 1956) is a Spanish installation artist and sculptor known for creating immersive environments that blend architecture, literature, and site-specific influences. Utilizing materials like steel, water, glass, and bronze, she constructs spaces that challenge the boundaries between interior and exterior, nature and artifice. Notable works include 'Forgotten Streams' at Bloomberg Headquarters in London and 'Tres Aguas' in Toledo, Spain.

Cristina Iglesias

Aquarium II, 2011

Name: Aquarium II, 2011
SKU: 3708
Price: 15000.00 EUR
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Photography

PhotographyPhotography is the process of creating an image on light sensitive materials. The image is produced by using a camera, which has a lens that focuses on light either reflected or emitted from an object. These visible wavelengths are used to reproduce the image seen.

Medium

Photogravure

Photogravure Photogravure is a high-quality printing process that involves etching a photograph onto a copper plate. The plate is inked and pressed onto paper, producing fine art prints with detailed, soft tones and rich textures. Developed in the 19th century, photogravure is renowned for its ability to create art reproductions with exceptional depth and subtlety.

Edition

Edition of 15

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Working with memory is inevitable. Mine is often very intertwined, and it always helps me to find a thread. But there is also history, and not just the history of art.
- Cristina Iglesias

Cristina Iglesias is mainly an installation artist and sculptor based out of Spain. She works through mediums such as steel, glass, bronze, and even water. She consistently works in collaboration with architectural ideas and techniques. Many of her pieces are not only pieces of art, sometimes even suggesting a stronger message, but they are also public spaces. She has created benches for patrons in art galleries that are also a sculpture. One of Cristina Iglesias' most famous pieces of art is her underwater sculpture in Baja, California. Known for adapting to changes in maintenance, Iglesias welcomes the weathering of her sculptures. The underwater work has since become a reef and a home for wildlife of the water. Overall, she places an emphasis on environmental issues and factors that create the question of the impact our society has on out earth. (Artist website)

What is Earth Art?

Earth art, also known as Land Art, emerged in the 1960s and 70s as part of the conceptual art movement. It involves creating artworks by sculpting the land or constructing structures in the landscape using natural materials like earth, rocks, or twigs. These works are often large-scale and emphasize the relationship between art and nature.

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Cristina Iglesias

Aquarium II, 2011

112 x 265.5 cm

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