there is six artists for those for whom the street is their workplace and also a means of expressing their concerns. This unites them. What each uses separates them a different discipline for self-expression. This differentiation within the common is guiding. revolution Totem, urban art exhibition take the art out of the center of Alicante and take it to the neighborhoods in a way that encourages the work of the creators and at the same time enjoy the passers-by in different parts of the city.
This initiative Department of Culture put these artists to painting from last Friday until yesterday. Agatangelo Soler Square on Gran Via, where this street exhibit opens at 12:30 on Wednesday. All these days, they worked on it. The four faces of a totem 2.10 meters high and 1.20 wideby capturing the theme or motif they choose freely.
In this way, neighbors and visitors Able to follow the creation process first hand, which makes them participants in the study. They have been your best allies against the heat, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
“The concept is an exhibition of urban art that goes beyond the parameters of the city center where it all happens,” he says. Victor Lario, Noting that it was the idea of the Cultural Council Member, the curator of the exhibition said, Anthony Manresato move this initiative to other areas.
revolution totem Will occupy Plaza Agatángelo Soler until September 30. Later, it is expected that these six elements can be installed in different neighborhoods of the city. “The important thing is that these totems can be moved without much complexity, so they can be taken to other places and also expandableso that the enterprise does not stay in just one neighborhood”.
The curator of the exhibition hopes the offer will continue. “It’s been an experience for people, they seem to like it, and that’s how neighborhoods come alive to support the transition of Alicante people.”
Artists and their works
Local urban artists were asked to work for this exhibition. in different disciplinesso they can take to the streets “in an unusual format, in geometric volume, in the likeness and scale of large skyscrapers,” says Lario.
extrasThe Alicante-based Chilean artist stands out for his application of street posters, in which he combines historical figures with a rock aesthetic. In this case, he painted with Eusebio Sempere, Juana Frances, Karl Marx or Nietzsche. uncomfortable clothes.
illustrator and muralist, Jaime Lopezthe author of the facade Hotel now in BenidormHe created melted cheese on the pavement with his totem.
Paul GomezGraffiti and tattoo artist graduated from the UMH Fine Arts department, and left his mark in many cities of the world and now Alicante.
another artist Garcia AlvarezA member of Doble13, a cooperative with a transformative character to create living spaces.
Letters and words are the elements it works with. Yusuf Kordon, calligrapher and potter, expert “letters“, as evidenced by the totem made in this exhibition.
Finally, Zerezo, Graphic designer and illustrator with a colorful aesthetic inspired by fashion, pop culture and urban art.