Tropicarios #1, 2017

Paloma Castello  

Digital photography print on chroma luxe. Edition : 3/5 + 1AP.  Castelloland works with objects whose uniqueness proves to be fundamental to the piece’s narrative in each story because each piece reacts and happens through the word and object interaction. This series is composed by more than 30 small format photographs and the stories that are linked to them that sway between fiction and reality." 

This whimsical artwork showcases a vibrant pink flamingo perched confidently on a miniature striped deck chair, evoking a playful and surreal tropical paradise. The flamingo's vivid hue stands out against the cool blue of the chair, creating a striking color contrast. Positioned beside the bird are small palm trees, adding an exotic flair, while the gradient background transitions smoothly from a lively yellow to a serene blue, enhancing the scene's sunny beach vibe. A polished stone and a cut geode add an unexpected, earthy element, grounding the fantastical composition. This piece cleverly combines natural motifs with playful elements, capturing a moment of imaginative escapism.

Paloma Castello born 1988 Bogotá, Colombia. I use my work to bring life or a different narrative to an object’s past. I’m interested in playing with memory and relating it to the present, creating an atmosphere between reality and fiction. My family and social background have a powerful influence on my work. I grew up surrounded with objects and anecdotes inherited from my ancestors that inspire endless surreal stories. My work emerges from these experiences; they are evidence of my “auto-fiction”. "Paloma Castello presents to us a nostalgia-filled body of work. The collection represents the soul of her proposal: inherited objects discovered or found that have become the tip of the iceberg of her past. These are elements she collects, recollects and then classifies following a method that frames her anachronic attitude that proves as evidence of the youth of her art. She also demonstrates that the experimentations on herself are common in an artist who’s just beginning her career. Without a doubt, this resource, valid and true becomes the road that determines the experimental character of the author.