Adur 2000

Editor: This intriguing sculpture, titled "Adur," was created by Patxi Xabier Lezama Perier in 2000. Carved from wood, it gives off such a primal, almost imposing aura. I find its bold geometric shapes combined with organic texture quite captivating. What's your interpretation of this piece? Curator: Ah, "Adur"! It speaks to me of ancient rituals and a deep connection to nature. The wood itself feels like it holds secrets, doesn’t it? I see a face, but it's also a landscape. That sharp angularity, that single, almost comical "nose," sitting there, right? Reminds me a little of Picasso wrestling with a Redwood, maybe. But really, it’s more than just representation. Do you feel the earthiness, the grounding force radiating from it? Editor: Absolutely, the earthy quality is palpable. The rough texture really emphasizes that, as does its stature, standing on a lawn and exposed to the elements! Curator: Right! And that’s the kicker, isn’t it? Lezama Perier brings the inside out, flips our perception of art on its head. Imagine running your fingers across its grainy facade! Can't you practically feel the stories ingrained into each line? Maybe I’m waxing a bit too poetic here. It almost speaks to the tension between natural forms and our attempts to interpret them with geometry, don't you think? Editor: That makes a lot of sense! I hadn't considered the push-and-pull between the organic material and the geometric shapes imposed on it. The artist transforms a basic material into a figurative sculpture which then reverts back to the natural environment... so cyclical! Curator: Precisely! We take from nature, then offer our interpretations back. Perhaps, if we’re lucky, art whispers some truth along the way. What a thought! Editor: I'll definitely remember that going forward. Thanks for sharing!