Drawings with the Riachuelo 2022

Editor: We're looking at "Drawings with the Riachuelo" by Jimena Croceri, housed right here. It's evocative, almost like a memory fading into sepia tones. The wavy lines remind me of water, naturally. What's your take? Curator: Ah, yes. The Riachuelo, a river bordering Buenos Aires, also happens to be one of the most polluted waterways in the world. Croceri isn't just drawing water; she's drawing a portrait of environmental distress, almost painting with its ghost. Do you see how the delicate washes belie the harsh reality? Editor: That's a powerful contrast. I was focusing on the aesthetic qualities, missing the ecological statement. Curator: Art often holds multiple layers, doesn't it? Perhaps this piece encourages us to see beauty and acknowledge the underlying wounds. Editor: Definitely changes how I see it. It's a call to reflect, not just observe.