AC3 2008

Editor: This is AC3 by Abraham Cruzvillegas, its date is unknown. The piece features wood and metal. It feels very sparse and precarious. What can you tell me about this work? Curator: Cruzvillegas often uses found objects in his work, referencing the concept of "autoconstrucción," prevalent in Mexico City's informal settlements. Do you think this piece speaks to that? Editor: It does make me think about resourcefulness and making do with what's available. There's a sense of improvisation. Curator: Exactly. And it raises questions about value, doesn't it? What elevates discarded materials to art, and who decides? Editor: That’s a good point. I hadn’t thought about the power dynamics involved in defining what art is. Curator: Thinking about the social and political contexts helps us understand the piece beyond its simple form. Editor: I’ll definitely remember that moving forward. Thanks!