Number 93 and 4, Diptych, 2003

Sergio Bazan  

This artwork presents a striking diptych resembling medical imaging scans, infusing an ethereal quality into a clinical form. The muted grayscale palette accentuates the textures and patterns, evoking a sense of depth and introspection. On the left, the subtle outlines suggest an abstract silhouette, drawing the viewer into its enigmatic form. On the right, the image morphs into what appears to be a vortex, with layers cascading downwards, creating a dynamic movement. The precision of these forms contrasts with the blurry, shadowy background, enhancing their mysterious aura. Textural variations add complexity, while the sporadic bright spots and markings provide focal points amidst the obscurity. This artwork uniquely bridges the worlds of art and science, inviting viewers to ponder the intersection of technology and human perception, ultimately transforming familiarity into mystery.

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.