You won't want to miss the exhibition by artists Eduardo Cabrer and Sofía Arsuaga at Galería i AM Art, in San Juan.
Artists Eduardo Cabrer and Sofía Arsuaga move through abstract art, each with their own approach to the medium: Cabrer creates a world of vibrant colors and geometric figures that invite viewers to imagine their own stories; Arsuaga, through line and color as well as poetry and narrative, suggests subtle forms of flowers, landscapes and paths.
They have known each other for a long time, since they were both students at university; Arsuaga works in painting and ceramics, while Cabrer focuses on painting.
Now they offer a space to explore the inner self and reflect on our existence as individuals and as part of a collective. The show is titled "Introspección" and will be on view at Galería i AM Art, in San Juan, from Nov. 14 through Dec. 12, 2024.
Two approaches
"They are situated in Sofía's work and mine. Both are abstract, but they are completely different," Cabrer explained in a phone interview with Platea PR.
The joint exhibition came out of a question from Angel Mathieu, the person behind Galería i AM Art, who saw an opportunity for both artists to present their respective abstraction projects.
Before the opening, neither Cabrer nor Arsuaga had seen the other's finished works. The process began with a look at Cabrer's color palette, which Arsuaga adapted to, and ended with each piece placed side by side, as if in conversation with one another.
"Introspección" includes 54 paintings, ranging from small to large formats, and 10 sculptures.
In the case of his own pieces, Cabrer explains that geometric figures allow him to look inward and share his emotions and thoughts.
"The work is made in a way that you might be seeing something completely different from what I'm seeing. And then it becomes that dialogue of how I, as an individual, how I'm being seen from the outside, how I see myself on the inside, how I see myself today, how all of this keeps changing. It has a nostalgic element in the sense that I can go back," Cabrer said.
Tips for embracing abstract art
When Platea PR asked how the public can embrace abstract art, Cabrer offered the following tips:
Give yourself space and time: If you have an abstract work in front of you, take the time to sit with it and let it speak to you. Cabrer says works tend to speak to viewers when they are observed.
Don't overthink it: There is no book or set of rules to tell you how to approach an abstract piece. Cabrer compares the encounter to watching a sunset. He also noted that, while you won't always connect with every work, one of them may take you to places you never imagined.
Disconnect from what you know: Unlearning certain things is difficult. Even so, it is necessary to disconnect from everything you know and let meditation and inspiration take over.
📲 For more information about "Introspección," visit the Galería i AM Art website here.
Photo: Instagram / @eduardocabrer
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
