Macanudo. From the Durero series, 2018

Ana Seggiaro   Emerging artists

In this captivating artwork, geometric precision and vibrant colors converge to create a visually arresting composition. A striking three-dimensional grid of squares in a spectrum of colors—ranging from bold blues and greens to warm reds and yellows—draws the eye instantly. This structured array contrasts sharply with the intricately detailed black circle adjacent to it, adorned with ornate, interconnected white linework that evokes a sense of infinite complexity and balance. At the heart of this circle lies a solid black rectangle, anchoring the work with stark simplicity. Notably, a small numeral "16" adds an intriguing element to the piece, inviting contemplation of its significance. The artwork's juxtaposition of chaotic yet orderly elements challenges the viewer’s perception, seamlessly blending modernity with traditional motifs. The clever use of spatial configuration and color theory accentuates its dynamic yet harmonious nature, making it a thought-provoking visual experience.

Macanudo, 2018 by Ana Seggiaro From the series "Durero" Embroidery on printed cloth 110 cm H x 90 cm W Unframed.

 Ana Seggiaro's training as an engraver awakens her fascination for the works of Durero and Piranesi. This leads her both to recover the language of engraving itself through other media and to appropriate and dialogue with the works of these artists. This conversation, however, does not start from a solemn, pristine, or untouchable place, but from the recognition of her virtues, thus allowing her to operate, rebuild, eliminate, and retouch fragments to compose her own work. Starting from pre-existing works of hers, Seggiaro builds a kind of mimicry of the original pieces in an exercise of visual reconstruction that she uses as a structure for her production. But the works are just that, states altered by her gaze that resemble, without repeating, the original piece.