My first solo exhibition in Brazil, the show is open in Sao Paulo at Galería Marilia Razuk until September the 5th. Read the text by curator Camila Bechelany HERE
“Guardianas Y Serpientes” is the title of Venezuelan artist Lucía Pizzani’s first solo exhibition in Brazil, opening on August 1 at Galeria Marilia Razuk. The works in the exhibition are part of her artistic research, which draws on nature as a source of inspiration but combines imaginary and ancestral elements, grounded as well in studies in conservation biology. After a period of immersion in Ilhabela, Pizzani brings to this exhibition works featuring elements inspired by the Atlantic Forest—the local biome of the São Paulo coast and the site of her artistic residency—where she was able to create works using raw materials from that location. The exhibition features approximately 20 works, including paintings, drawings, and ceramics.
As Camila Bechelany states in her curatorial text: “As a result of this immersion in Ilhabela, she was able to develop works using local materials and broaden her references, deepening her research on life cycles and the interdependence between humans and non-humans. Invoking the symbolism of the guardian and the serpent, the exhibition is conceived as a liminal space between the physical and immaterial worlds, where the presence of mythical female figures is embodied in sculptures and images created by the artist.”
Using clay and locally gathered plants, Pizzani has created “sculptures that explore the ideas of metamorphosis and protection, which are also associated with the feminine,” adds Bechelany. Among the elements in this exhibition, Lucía evokes one of the oldest symbols in human history, the serpent—a symbol of regeneration in various ancient cultures, due to its ability to shed its skin. Other traditions view the serpent as a guardian. Drawing on the elements of nature as a source of inspiration, research, and a setting for gathering raw materials allows the artist to imbue her works with the diverse perspectives of her own history from around the world, thereby permeating the history of humanity.