Set of 4 Drawings. From the series Terms and Conditions, 2022

Rodrigo Spinel  

From the series Terms and Conditions. Chinese ink on Fabriano paper 250 g. Overall Frame size: 104 cm H x 86 cm W x 4 cm D. Overall Image size: 64 cm H x 50 cm W. Individual size: Frame size: 52 cm H x 43 cm W x 4 cm D. Image size: 32  cm H x 25 cm W. Ivory Wood Brown Frame

The project is based in the contrast of the two images, the air waybill and the postage stamp, from different times but similar in their function. The artist seeks to enlighten the change in the use of the image, to reflect on how some languages disappear due to the globalization and new ones emerge with unified visual parameters. Formerly the stamps told stories from a country, a place through their image, nowadays the air waybill is a contract with terms and conditions.

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This artwork showcases four framed shipping labels from major global courier services: UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL. Each label is meticulously arranged in its own frame, highlighting the uniformity and minute differences in design and branding. The labels' stark, utilitarian text and barcodes contrast with the warm wooden frames, creating an intriguing juxtaposition between functional ephemera and art. This piece provokes contemplation on globalization, commerce, and the overlooked aesthetics of everyday objects. The harmony and repetition emphasize the ubiquity and efficiency of modern logistics, while the distinct logos subtly convey each brand's identity. Through this unconventional presentation, the artist invites viewers to reconsider the artistic potential of mundane documents within a commercialized world, reflecting on the rhythms of contemporary life.