Conversation Piece

Galeria de Arte Convento Espírito Santo
Loulé
2011

“Conversation piece” is a digital print in a three copy edition, dated 2012. It’s formed by a 102 paper sheet grid, each sheet with 42 x 30 cm, making up a total dimension of 260 x 520 cm. The work deals with the development of a drawing that multiplies itself by symmetries and repetitions.
Taking a small unit as a starting point, in this case an architectonic fragment, a fragment of a window, a construction through successive collages and recompositions was simulated. Hence, a mechanical practice was established, envisioning an apparently goalless perpetual movement.

Taking a small unit as a starting point, in this case an architectonic fragment, a fragment of a window, a construction through successive collages and recompositions was simulated. Hence, a mechanical practice was established, envisioning an apparently goalless perpetual movement. The drawing, materialized in a fragile moment of equilibrium, reveals its inexhaustible doing, a constant and unfinished conversation.

Pedro Calapez, May 10th, 2012