Number 4, 2003

Sergio Bazan  

This artwork features a deep, almost cosmic black background, drawing the viewer into its enigmatic depths. Central to the composition is a ghostly, funnel-like form in a swirling arrangement of whites and grays, evoking a sense of movement and mystery. Above this spectral shape, a series of cryptic markings and words in white suggest futuristic or scientific notations, adding an element of intrigue and intellectual engagement. The juxtaposition of stark black and ethereal white creates a compelling visual contrast, emphasizing the transient nature of the central form. The subtle texture and intentional smudging lend a visceral quality, inviting closer inspection. This piece captivates with its dynamic interplay between abstraction and implied narrative, challenging viewers to explore its hidden depths and meanings.

Sergio Bazan was born in Buenos Aires in 1962. He was artistically trained in the drawing and painting workshop of Juan Carlos Distéfano and participated in the Kuitca Scholarship offered by Fundación Antorchas. The axis of his works is in the musical representation, through staves, notes, album covers and images of musicians. Since 1991, he has exhibited individually with outstanding exhibitions such as: “Black Market”, at the Recoleta Cultural Center; “Meninas”, in Espacio Giesso; “Paintings in the Mun”, in the Mun Gallery; “Arts and media”, at the Torcuato Di Tella University; “Mussorgsky”, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Bahía Blanca, among others. He obtained the Constantini 99 awards, MNBA; “Arte/30/Basel”, Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts Gallery, Basel; “Books from the End of the World,” The Art Institute of Chicago; Art BA 99, Fairgrounds of Palermo. His work is part of outstanding art collections around the world and is documented in numerous books and catalogs of individual and collective expo-fusions.