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Rhizomancy exhibition at Máximo Arias Photography Space & CURATIO.

I am pleased to announce that this Friday, May 31, the joint exhibition by Battiston, Schiavone, and Márquez will be inaugurated at the Máximo Arias Photography Space in Mendoza, Argentina.

 

Thanks to the invitation of Ana Clara Pronotto, director of EFMA, I will be exhibiting six 1 meter high pieces, developed in fine Malbec wine graciously provided by Martín Gabbarini, in charge of Gabbarini wineries and vineyards. This beautiful, complex process opens the doors to my future work exclusively created with Mendoza wines, Great Wine Capital, in large format 4×5 photography.

 

This collection of 7 works will be exhibited and available for digital acquisition through a contract provided by objkt.com, curated by K0llector as part of an exhibition via the CURATIO platform, with whom I am sincerely grateful for their support, both virtual and heartfelt.

 

 

Rhizomancy.

 

Rooted in the rich Andean winemaking culture, my approach arises from the urgency to explore organic processes, both in the creation of imagery and in the technical processes of development. To this end, I established a photographic laboratory specifically adapted for large format printing and organic analog development, using wine as the main developing agent. The result of experimentation with a variety of sensitive materials, including fiber-based photographic paper, homemade and commercial emulsions on canvas, I explored different varietals and stages of wine maturation, defining the specific characteristics displayed in each piece.

 

The photographic imagery of Rhizomancy represents Andean roots, recovers fragments and zonal geometries, captured in macro photography sets constructed in the studio, unfolding a virtual geography. This combination of intangible elements resonates with a deeply current, emerging, and ever-developing emotionality. The uniqueness of each work is manifested in various directions; through the overlap of multiple factors, both creator and viewer share in the emergence of an unrepeatable work. The monotypic quality of each piece results from multiple exposures, perspectivism, and organic variables such as the coloring of the paper by the wine. Unique works are born in Rhizomancy.

´25FPS´ videoart selected for the Bali Art Space immersive wall.

Excited to share the news that my video art piece, ’25FPS,’ has been selected for exhibition at the Bali Art Space, hosted by @Metarupa_ and @Tez_Town, in the vibrant setting of Bali, Indonesia, at the esteemed Superlative Gallery! ’25FPS’ will grace the Immersive Wall—a monumental canvas visible from nearly every corner of the gallery, offering viewers a truly immersive experience. I extend my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to exhibit alongside such remarkable talents. Thank you all for your support.

 

 

’25FPS’ is a captivating fusion of glitch art and video art, reclaiming rare footage from my inaugural photography exhibition at the ECA Espacio de Arte Contemporáneo, Mendoza, Argentina. It features an evocative soundtrack of analog electronic music composed by yours truly, complemented by analog video interventions crafted through vintage modified video hardware.

´Sacred Shout´ live today at the Bad Glitches Only exhibition by @SuperchiefNFT x @NFTRome

 

Live today at the Bad Glitches Only exhibition by @SuperchiefNFT x @NFTRome_ Sacred Shout #19!

 

Sacred Shout is a #NFTvideo glitchart documentary series that advances the story with each piece. Since the disappearance of his father during the last military dictatorship in Argentina, Claudio has had to confront severe psychological problems and misconduct. The voice and the specter of an Indian keep appearing, pushing it towards a further encounter with the unexpectable. He abandons his depression to undertake the journey, travels through his hometown, his city, his capital, multiple characters around the disappearances. He embarks on a deeply metaphysical path of redress, beyond any political positioning: his intimate quest is profoundly moral. The researcher can no longer avoid investigating himself, motivated by the great need to resolve chimerical pending debts: those deepest concepts of the internal that touch the great unknowns of being and the original. Towards the end of his trip, he is surprised by the unexpected encounter of pre-Hispanic monuments never before recorded by a camera, at the foot of the highest mountain in America: Aconcagua. He opens the portal to the knowledge of the life-death gap, which will change his life forever.

Collaboration with LIFE Magazine and & KnownOrigin. Event at LIFE´s NY HQs.

I’m thrilled to announce my recent collaboration with LIFE Magazine during NFT New York, an event that took place on April 22, 2022. This opportunity is particularly special because I was selected along with five other international artists from hundreds of submissions. Together, we showcased our unique artistic visions in collaboration with the renowned LIFE Magazine, marking a significant milestone in my career.

 

For this collaboration, I presented my digital-analog hybrid piece titled “Home Restlessness” This artwork delves into the altered perception of time and space that many of us experienced during the pandemic. It reflects the restless energy and the sense of mutation that characterized our everyday lives during those unprecedented times. LIFE Magazine, known for its incredible photography and storytelling, has embarked on an exciting journey into the world of NFTs. In collaboration with the NFT marketplace KnownOrigin, LIFE is distributing exclusive drops of their iconic photographs, beginning with the first on April 14, 2022.

“LIFE always seeks to share its incredible photography with new communities,” said Tom Rowland, President of the LIFE Picture Collection. “There is a growing number of photography enthusiasts on Web3, and we see this as a way to engage with new audiences around photojournalism and art.”

I’m excited to share that my piece “Home Restlessness” was acquired by @Cryptojuiced through a blockchain contract facilitated by KnownOrigin. This acquisition not only highlights the growing appreciation for digital art but also underscores the evolving nature of art ownership in the digital age. For those interested in seeing more about the event and the collaboration, check out the video and social media posts below:

 

Video of the event

KnownOrigin’s Announcement

Another Highlight from KnownOrigin

My Tweet on the Collaboration