Nido de Serpientes 1987

Ramirez Villamizar made this sculpture, called Nido de Serpientes, out of industrial material, giving it the appearance of rusted iron, stacked in a geometric configuration that recalls both architecture and the organic forms of nature. I'm trying to imagine what it was like for Villamizar, wrestling with these heavy shapes, figuring out how to balance and arrange them so they create a sense of dynamic tension. It feels like each piece is in dialogue with the others, pushing and pulling, creating a visual rhythm that's almost musical. There’s something very satisfying about how these angular forms fit together, the lines creating a feeling of movement and energy that draws you in. You know, when I look at this sculpture, I'm reminded of other artists who have explored geometric abstraction, like Sol LeWitt or even some of the Constructivists. I feel like artists are always in conversation with each other, building on the ideas of those who came before, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.