Study for "Elevata" 2001

Curator: Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons created "Study for Elevata." Looking at it now, I find it both intriguing and somewhat disorienting. Editor: The grid-like structure underlying the flowing lines makes me consider the tension between control and freedom inherent in the artistic process. I'm curious about the materials used here. Curator: It appears to be ink and graphite on paper. Campos-Pons often explores themes of displacement and memory in her work. The grid could symbolize imposed structures while the organic forms represent resilience. Editor: The artist's hand is evident, emphasizing the labor and physical act of creation, pushing against the flatness of the paper's surface. It challenges traditional boundaries between drawing and something more tactile. Curator: I appreciate how the diagrammatic style hints at the complexities of identity and the artist’s Afro-Cuban heritage. Editor: Thinking about the materials, it provides a tangible connection to her artistic process. Curator: It offers us a fresh perspective on Campos-Pons’ exploration of identity. Editor: Yes, it's the artist's hand, the materials, the grid itself that truly speak to me.