Argote's Statements are a series of works that consist of concrete blocks, each embossed with a phrase or statement. These works often address political, social and cultural issues, as well as themes related to power dynamics and the role of language in our understanding of the world.
The statements etched into the concrete bars serve as a form of resistance, challenging the status quo and pushing the viewer to question their own beliefs and attitudes. By combining concrete, a material associated with construction and stability, with sometimes provocative and disruptive phrases, Argote invites the viewer to reflect on the power of language as well as to question the structures of authority and power that are often taken for granted.
The concrete bars with statements are an example of Argote's multidisciplinary practice, which uses humour and wit to create works that are both aesthetically striking and politically charged.
The statements etched into the concrete bars serve as a form of resistance, challenging the status quo and pushing the viewer to question their own beliefs and attitudes. By combining concrete, a material associated with construction and stability, with sometimes provocative and disruptive phrases, Argote invites the viewer to reflect on the power of language as well as to question the structures of authority and power that are often taken for granted.
The concrete bars with statements are an example of Argote's multidisciplinary practice, which uses humour and wit to create works that are both aesthetically striking and politically charged.
Iván Argote, Con Ternura Radical, 2020.
Iván Argote, Con Ternura Radical, 2020.
Iván Argote, Con Ternura Radical, 2020.
Iván Argote, Timeless & Fearless, 2020.
Iván Argote, Si, Here We Are Juntos, 2019.
