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Symbolism

With Ignacio Uriarte
For his third solo show with Gaep, Ignacio Uriarte produced a new body of work that both consolidates his visual vocabulary – a rigorous synthesis of geometry and color – and signals a shift in his practice. Completed over the past two years, the drawings and the sculptural wall installations share the use of geometric forms as recurring structural elements and of dynamic configurations that generate various visual effects: movement, depth, three-dimensionality, distortion, light and shadow. The colourful nine drawings that give the exhibition its title exemplify a playful approach to corporate life that feels particularly new within Uriarte’s work.

Tell us about Gaep.

Gaep is a contemporary art gallery with a vibrant programme featuring the work of established and emerging artists. Founded in 2014, the gallery was initially named Eastwards Prospectus and focused on artistic practices from Eastern Europe. In 2019, it changed its name in Gaep to become consistent with the new international nature of the programme, a result of the connections established over time with the international milieu of contemporary art. The current programme includes artistic practices that reflect various sociopolitical contexts and different generational positions, in an attempt to transcend established borders and circulate artworks and ideas in new ways. Awards and nominations include: Radio România Cultural Award 2020 for Marilena Preda Sânc’s exhibition Subjective (De)Constructions, Opening Prize at ARCOmadrid 2019 with Ištvan Išt Huzjan, and Special Mention Sardi per l’Arte Back to the Future at Artissima 2017 with Marilena Preda Sânc.

What do you have upcoming?

The solo exhibition Ignacio Uriarte: Symbolism is on view through June 21, 2025.