[no title] c. 2001 - 2007

Curator: This powerful image by León Ferrari presents a disturbing vision in monochrome. What strikes you first? Editor: Its density, Curator, the oppressive feeling of entanglement and darkness. The figures are almost consumed by the shadows and textures. Curator: Ferrari, born in 1920 and passing in 2013, used collage extensively. This work challenges the Church, doesn’t it? Editor: Absolutely. The imagery of monstrous figures evokes an unsettling response, it is quite visceral. I am captivated by the composition. Curator: These figures are constructed from diverse sources, from magazine cutouts and the like. He critiques the social and political power held by the Catholic church, particularly its role in oppressive regimes. Editor: The swirling forms and textural contrasts are compelling, a dance of destruction playing out on the page. Curator: It is a small artwork, yet its impact resonates, it is now part of the Tate Collection. Editor: The intensity of the image is remarkable. It’s a potent piece. Curator: Indeed, quite unforgettable.