Andrés Paredes: "Eternal Spring"

Eternal Spring

by AndrĂŠs Paredes

Samara Gallery is pleased to present Eternal Spring, a solo exhibition of works by Andrés Paredes.

This body of work furthers his fifteen-year long interest in the Paraná rainforest in Misiones and the depiction of its universes. He states, “I choose insects undergoing major transformations, such as butterflies, cicadas and dragonflies, and I place on them the great metaphor of the transformation every human being pursues - the wish to redefine ourselves and change.”

Curator and journalist, Ana Martinez Quijano, describes his new body of work stating, “There is a rigorous harmony in the works, and, at the same time, something instinctive; there is a craving for the exploration of shapes, which contain within themselves the signs of an origin and a particular vision of the world. The drawing unfolded within the wood, butterflies and paper laces fluctuates between two-dimensional and tridimensional planes, as in the logs, sprouts and arbors, the cuts and trims allow for light to pass through. In this way, the works project a shadow, which forms their wholeness and maintains a dialogue, filled with nuance and subtlety. In spite of its levity, the freed shadow gets hold of the space and gains an unusual protagonism. Paredes’ designs are loaded with autobiographical narratives, from his most intimate perceptions.”

Andrés Paredes (Apóstoles, Misiones, 1979) is an Argentinean visual artist and designer, holding a degree from the School of Arts of the National University of Misiones. In 2017 he formed part of the exhibition The Latin American Experience, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and in 2016, his works represented the Province of Misiones at the Bicentennial of Argentina’s Independence Exhibitions in San Miguel de Tucumán. His works have been incorporated to

“Climbing” Carved and Painted Paper 37” x 29” Framed 28” x 20” Unframed

“Pitanga Flavor” Carved and Painted Paper 66” x 29” Framed 58” x 21” Unframed

“ Emotional Map" Carved and Painted Paper 56” x 41”

“Butterflies” Mixed Media 25” x 27”x 29”

"Golden Fruits" Carved and Painted Paper 37” x 29” Framed 28” x 21” Unframed

“I’m Happy” Carved and Painted Paper 24” x 19” Framed 16” x 11” Unframed

"Spectral Jungle" Carved and Painted Paper 35” x 27” Framed 26”x 19” Unframed

"Life is Beauty" Carved and Painted Paper 24“ x 19“ Framed 16” x 12” Unframed

“Maturing” Carved and Painted Paper 19” x 24”

"Inside The Rainforest" Carved and Painted Paper 48” x 27” Framed 40” x 20” Unframed

“Happy Child” Carved and Painted Paper 27“ x 38“ Framed 19” x 27” Unframed

“White Jungle” Carved and Painted Paper 69” x 44” Framed 64” x 39” Unframed

“Little Spectral” Carved and Painted Paper 17” x 17”

“Inside the Jungle” Carved and Painted Paper 30” x 20”

“Maturing in the Sun” Carved and Painted Paper 25” x 24”

Butterfly and Vine Installations Carved Paper and Vinyl

Butterfly Installations Mixed Media

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