FEDERICO URIBE
FOUND
BEAUTY
Copyright ©2023 Adelson Galleries, Inc. Cover: Rabbit in Flowerbed, 2023 Colored pencil collage 27 1/2 x 19 x 6 inches
FOUND BEAUTY BY
FEDERICO
URIBE NOVEMBER 16, 2023 TO FEBRUARY 9, 2024
THE FULLER BUILDING (212) 439-6800
595 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10022
www.adelsongalleries.com
info@adelsongalleries.com
FEDERICO URIBE, a Colombian-born artist, has captivated audiences globally with his imaginative and extraordinary approach to art. Uribe’s artistic practice is characterized by a meticulous and decisive process. The most immediately apparent aspect of Uribe’s art is his unique use of materials. His brushstrokes are composed of everyday objects, instead of conventional paint. He ingeniously repurposes these objects, considering their physical composition as areas of color to be applied to his canvas. He prefers to maintain the integrity of the original object so that it is recognizable up close. Pencils arranged in a deliberate pattern reveal a flower; guitar strings sticking out from the surface of the canvas suggest a waterfall; electrical wires in the shape of musical notes sing from a figure’s hair, suggesting a song in his head. Uribe's background as a formally trained painter has endowed him with a deep understanding of color theory and composition. His proficiency enables him to visualize the completed painting even before the first brushstroke, without any preliminary sketches.
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His adeptness in seeing the broader picture while attending to the nuanced details showcases a mastery that is both intuitive and learned. The progression since his last New York exhibition in 2014 demonstrates a journey of exploration, experimentation, and maturation. In several of the pencil collages in this exhibition, Uribe has reworked older compositions, surrounding his figures with foliage. The canvases are rich with color and often humor. His intention is to make people smile and bring joy to their lives. The vivid artworks reflect the artist’s personal growth, accepting that it is better to laugh than dwell on past or current pain. We hope you are able to immerse yourself in this exhibition and enjoy each work as much as the artist enjoyed making them. Adam Adelson Executive Director Adelson Galleries
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Swimming Tiger 2020-2022 Colored pencil collage 72 x 72 x 8 inches
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Tree Against the Sky 2015 Colored pencils 27 x 67 inches
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The Nap 2020-2023 Colored pencil collage 27 1/2 x 74 1/2 inches
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Autumn Landscape 2016-2023 Colored pencil collage 35 x 72 inches
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Wildflower Walk 2022 Colored pencils 27 1/2 x 48 1/2 inches
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Duck Swimming 2017-2023 Colored pencils 26 1/2 x 37 inches
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Leda and the Swan 2014-2023 Colored pencil collage 69 x 48 inches
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Modesty 2014-2023 Colored pencil collage 50 x 74 inches
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Risk Management 2014-2023 Colored pencil collage 69 x 48 x 5 inches
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Cat and Fish 2017 Colored pencil collage 74 x 52 x 7 inches
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Portrait of the Sea 2016-2023 Colored pencil collage 51 1/2 x 38 inches
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Snacking 2017-2023 Colored pencil collage 50 x 38 inches
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Portrait (Blue Hair) 2016-2023 Colored pencil collage 51 1/2 x 38 inches
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Connected to Music 2023 Electrical wires 51 1/2 x 43 1/2 x 1/2 inches
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Formal Portrait 2020 Necktie collage 69 x 48 inches
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Waterfall 2023 Guitar strings and saxophone reeds 60 x 30 inches
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Rainstorm 2023 Guitar strings and saxophone reeds 38 1/8 x 51 5/8 inches
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Koala 2016 Bullet shells 44 x 29 inches
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Rabbit in Flowerbed 2023 Colored pencil collage 27 1/2 x 19 x 6 inches
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Speckled Dog 2023 Colored pencils
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Jumping Dog 2022 Colored pencils 34 x 18 x 9 inches
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Black Rainbow Dog 2022 Colored pencils 11 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches
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Colorful Puppy (Wall) 2022 Colored pencils 18 x 12 x 10 inches
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Red and Purple Puppy 2023 Colored pencils 13 x 11 1/2 x 18 inches
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Bird in Flight 2023 Colored pencil collage 12 x 12 x 4 inches
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Bird in Flowers 2023 Colored pencil collage 8 x 14 x 5 inches
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Offering Flowers 2023 Electrical wires 14 x 14 x 3 inches
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For more information, please contact: ALAN ADELSON Director, New York alan@adelsongalleries.com GEORGIA ADELSON Gallery Manager georgia@adelsongalleries.com
THE FULLER BUILDING 595 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 (212) 439-6800 info@adelsongalleries.com www.adelsongalleries.com