In a constant dialectical exercise of continuities and ruptures, a selection of artworks traverses the curatorial narrative, forming structures that are simultaneously solid and ethereal. The coherent and orderly systems of some pieces combine with others rooted in expression and emotion, shaping a whole of apparent rigor but where degrees of freedom coexist. The convergence of technology, globalization, and social changes is reflected in these creations, addressing themes ranging from cultural identity and environmental consciousness to digital interconnectedness and the exploration of the complexities of the human mind. In this sense, contemplating contemporaneity from a poetic perspective, influenced by different languages, mediums, and discourses, invites us to reconsider contemporary art as a conversational duality, where concept and material generate tension and delight.

Aesthetically, this selection of works highlights the quality that color acquires. The interest in gradations, along with certain tonal saturation timbres, forms a general nuance where transparency and reflection play significant roles. Within the curatorial dialogue, color expands with a great deal of sensuality, whether by chance or control, but always elegant and seductive. Regarding the treatment of material, present in various languages, it moves “from the solid to the liquid,” from lightness to solidity. Surface effects deepen with actions that propose dual sensations. Thus, some paintings reflect versions of transparency, wear, or corrosion, while other pieces oscillate between bi and tridimensionality.

This group of artists places a broad range of properties on the support of their pieces, which the viewer perceives primarily through the senses, particularly the visual sense. The real and the illusory, the technical and the painterly, delve into different layers. Vigorous expression or subtle traces stimulate traces of the past that merge with imprints of the present. Thus, fiction and information manifest themselves in a unique language called concept. Duality is a constant, emerging in these works as a back-and-forth game that invites rational decoding and carefree contemplation. Through provocative works and impactful interactions, Galeria Azur Madrid encourages questioning and reflection on the challenges and cultural dynamics of our time. Ultimately, “Think Contempo” is a reminder that contemporary art has the power to act as a mirror of our society and inspire meaningful dialogues about who we are and where we are headed.

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