In Between
Metal and mirrors
40 x 35 x 20 cm
15.7 x 13.7 x 7.8 in
São Paulo, 2017
Installed at the Auroras space in São Paulo.
Auroras is an art space dedicated to artist’s projects. Created after extensive dialogues between Ricardo Kugelmas and artists, auroras serves as a space to realize unique projects outside of a gallery or institutional context. auroras does not represent artists; instead, the space collaborates with galleries to compliment their programs. auroras will foster an open dialogue between artists, critics, curators and the public with exhibitions, site specific projects,publications and talks. The space is open to the public.
Metal and mirrors
40 x 35 x 20 cm
15.7 x 13.7 x 7.8 in
São Paulo, 2017
Installed at the Auroras space in São Paulo.
Auroras is an art space dedicated to artist’s projects. Created after extensive dialogues between Ricardo Kugelmas and artists, auroras serves as a space to realize unique projects outside of a gallery or institutional context. auroras does not represent artists; instead, the space collaborates with galleries to compliment their programs. auroras will foster an open dialogue between artists, critics, curators and the public with exhibitions, site specific projects,publications and talks. The space is open to the public.
Measure of Dispersion (2014-ongoing) is a series of sculptural installations that aim to amplify and manipulate the spectator’s field of vision. Made from concave and convex mirrors of many sizes that Prado attaches to industrial metal structures, the sculptures create something akin to an anti-camera that reconfigures the viewer’s vantage point and amplifies notions of (dis)location.
Rather than capturing a specific moment like a camera, the mirrors reflect a fragmented body seen from uncontrollable angles and different points in space simultaneously. The resulting viewer experience is a challenge to the impulse to project preconceived assumptions onto what we see: we are made to test our sense of familiarity with our surroundings and, more importantly, with ourselves.
Rather than capturing a specific moment like a camera, the mirrors reflect a fragmented body seen from uncontrollable angles and different points in space simultaneously. The resulting viewer experience is a challenge to the impulse to project preconceived assumptions onto what we see: we are made to test our sense of familiarity with our surroundings and, more importantly, with ourselves.