Iván Argote’s new series of silk paintings, titled Breathings, offers a captivating exploration of the interplay between text and botanical imagery. On each silk canvas, Argote employs a vivid color palette to create a bold and dynamic contrast, characteristic of his visually striking and socially engaged style.
The works feature black capital-letter phrases—such as A PLACE FOR ALL OF US and WE’RE HERE TOGETHER—intertwined with delicate illustrations of plants and leaves. This juxtaposition between assertive text and subtle drawing generates a visual and conceptual tension, evoking themes of resistance, growth, and resilience—recurring motifs in Argote’s practice.
Inspired by his earlier works, which frequently examine power structures, history, and social interaction, Breathingsinvites viewers to reflect on the balance between strength and fragility, and the possibility of finding beauty and tenderness in acts of resistance. True to Argote’s approach, the series questions the status quo while offering a deeply poetic and inclusive aesthetic.
Iván Argote, A Space of New Hopes, 2025.
Iván Argote, Tú, La Luz de Mis Ojos, 2025.
Iván Argote, O Que Flui Por Dentro, 2025.
Iván Argote, The Warm Air Between Us, 2025.
Iván Argote, Mucha Luz, 2025.
Iván Argote, Mucha Luz, 2025.
Iván Argote, Let's Write the History of Hope, 2025.
