Europa. From the Cartographies series, 2013

Ana Seggiaro   Emerging artists

From the Cartographies series   Embroidery on canvas (map) Unframed

In the mid-2000s, Ana Seggiaro made her first small-scale collage works on paper. Starting from pages of books, maps, and scores, she carries out the first series intervened through embroidery and painting. In these works she finds the universe of cartography, using maps as supports for the construction of imaginary geographies. This search leads her to tackle larger works. Thus, she recovers old school maps worn by use, where the black rubber acquires a broken texture, generating a topography like that of skin dried by the sun. She intervenes in these maps with abstract figures and images of paper airplanes that fly over unknown landscapes.

This artwork presents a compelling fusion of cartography and abstract art, redefining the traditional map of Europe. Dark, shadowy hues form the backdrop, evoking a sense of mystery. Intricately woven, spherical mesh structures overlay the map, each varying in texture and color, ranging from ethereal whites to warm earth tones. These spheres suggest dynamic energy and movement, challenging notions of geographical boundaries. The careful balance between the delicate mesh and robust map lines offers a brilliant interplay between stability and fluidity. This piece stands out for its innovative approach, using geometric abstraction to convey themes of connectivity and transformation across Europe. The interplay of opacity and transparency adds depth and intrigue, inviting viewers to explore both the known and the speculative within this captivating reimagining of a continent.