Elevata, Row 4, column 1 2002

Curator: Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons' work, Elevata, is a captivating piece. The primary materials seem to be pigment and hair on paper. Editor: It strikes me immediately as ethereal, almost melancholic. The cool blues evoke a sense of distance, while the dark lines suggest a story or a path. Curator: Indeed. The hair itself is a powerful symbol across many cultures, often representing memory, identity, and even mourning. The title "Elevata" implies a lifting or raising up. Editor: Could it be about transcendence, perhaps? The hair as a symbol of identity, rising above… what? Societal constraints? Personal trauma? The dripping blue seems to echo tears. Curator: It’s the ambiguity of the symbols that allows for such varied interpretations. The artist is Cuban, so we might also read this in the context of diaspora, loss, and resilience. Editor: Absolutely. It's a potent reminder that personal narratives are intrinsically linked to broader historical and political contexts. Curator: Agreed. It remains a deeply evocative piece. Editor: A work that lingers long after you've walked away.