Javier Riera
Born in Avilés, Spain, Javier Riera’s artistic journey began with Fine Arts in Salamanca. He further honed his skills at
Mia Dudek, a profoundly innovative artist from Sosnowiec, Poland, embarked on her artistic journey in Warsaw. Her pursuit of artistic growth then led her to England, where she refined her photography skills. Now, Dudek is further advancing her expertise, undertaking doctoral research in Portugal.
Dudek’s work, shaped by her diverse cultural and educational background, explores the relationship between the human body and architectural spaces. Her art, unfolding over a decade, resonates with themes of intimacy, displacement, and habitation. Consequently, she has created a compelling collection centered on monumental bloc architecture and its interiors. This collection, primarily captured through photography and enriched with sculpture and installations, delves into the subtle intricacies of space and form.
Beyond the influence of the stark aesthetic of brutalist architecture, the work of Mia Dudek also explores the concept of ‘organ habitation.’ Challenging conventional perceptions of dwellings as mere structures, her work reimagines them as entities with a life-like essence.
Her creations symbolize the fragile yet resilient nature of human existence, often depicted through fragmented and abstracted bodily representations.
In her ‘Body Recasts’ series, Dudek transforms concrete into an embodiment of skin texture, creating a tangible connection between humanity and structural elements. The series investigates themes of alienation and the human condition, characterized by physical and metaphorical sensations of claustrophobia and repression. Moreover, it examines the sensuous yet destructive facets of organic growth.
Simultaneously, Dudek’s work challenges the conventional limits of both physical and psychological aspects. It leads us to rethink how we perceive space, form, and identity. Her method accentuates the contrast between organic growth and human-crafted structures. This viewpoint unveils new understandings of the intricate relationships among diverse environments, urging a reassessment of our engagement with both man-made and natural settings.
Born in Avilés, Spain, Javier Riera’s artistic journey began with Fine Arts in Salamanca. He further honed his skills at
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