Carlos Amorales, one of Mexico’s most important contemporary artists from the 1990s to the present, explores the boundaries of language, translation systems, and the structure of the ubiquitous Internet to engage in cultural experimentation, placing his work very much in the midst of our times and drawing together aesthetic and ethical questions.
Arcadia marks Amorales' second solo exhibition at NILS STÆRK, presenting a curated selection of his thought-provoking works that traverse the complex intersections of art, technology, and society.
Amorales’ work is characterized by its multi-faceted nature and visual allure, serving as a potent platform for social and political critique. With the exhibited pieces, the artist constructs a distinctly personal visual language resonating universally and remaining profoundly relevant in today's ever-changing cultural landscape.
The term ‘Arcadia’, derived from Greek mythology, refers to an idyllic and utopian place of pastoral beauty and simplicity, where happiness and peace reign among shepherds living in harmony with nature. With both displayed groups of works created about five years ago, before the pandemic and today’s conflicts, Amorales ironically references to a "better" time passed. Arcadia connects to the artist's interest in mythology and how it manifests in contemporary society.
In parallel to Arcadia, Amorales' solo exhibition Black Cloud is on view at Kunstmuseum Brandts, Odense, until August 8, 2024.
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