[no title] c. 2001 - 2007

Curator: This compelling, untitled work is by León Ferrari. It’s undated, but it’s a mixed media piece on newspaper. Editor: My immediate reaction is chaos. The dragon-like figure is grotesque, unsettling. It evokes a visceral sense of fear. Curator: Absolutely. Ferrari often critiqued power structures. The monstrous imagery here can be seen as a commentary on institutional authority, particularly the church, complicit in oppressive regimes in Latin America. Editor: The seven heads immediately call to mind the Book of Revelation and the Antichrist, adding layers of symbolic interpretation related to religious corruption. It’s a potent symbol of evil, I think. Curator: Indeed. Ferrari uses these readily recognizable symbols to question power dynamics and their devastating impact on society. Editor: Seeing this reminds me of how artists can harness familiar symbols to convey challenging political messages. Curator: And Ferrari's artistic choices invite us to consider the complex intersections of power, religion, and political resistance.