Artists Database Interviews

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Foto, Rehabilitación del Prestidigitador , 2013. The interview was conducted through Skype with a questionnaire. The artist is aware of conservation and obsolescence. He considers the piece unique. For the artist, the art piece has a special contextualization-meaning, and not respecting this, would be serious damage. No damages are allowed. He doesn't contemplate ageing.
https://www.instagram.com/alfonsobaya/?hl=e

El Segundo Cerebro de Amparo, 2013 it is an Installation with an object handmade inside. This object was an act of healing. Katrina Biurrun declares that she did and undid the same croché as a performing act of healing. If you are interested in further information about Katrina Biurrun clic HERE and in her vimeo channel.

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La Reiteración de la Necesidad, 2014. Photography. This piece of art is a unique copy of analogic photography. It was part of the commissioned art project Perspectives- Art, Inflammation and Me. You can find more information about Carmen Carrión's work HERE.

Foto  (Art Therapy) Retrato de Mari Carmen, 2013. The interview was conducted through Skype using a questionnaire. The artist is not worried about the ageing of the piece. She wasn't aware of obsolescence in terms of preservation. Lack of knowledge and comprehension is an important damage.

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Artist's book (serie of 3). The interview was conducted first, just like a written document. A second interview was conducted in person. The artist's main concern is about the use of the artwork. He wants the artwork to be used, he cares more about this than about the possible material damages. Durability was not an issue. The word is the most important. He accepts ageing as part of the process.

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Prótesis Crónica is a series of 3 inseparable photographs. We have decided to publish this interview as an example of a NO correct interview. It is essential to make mistakes and recognize them to grow. We had a fascinating conversation with the intention of creating some conservation protocols based on Anaïs Ideas. For the artist web site press here.

The Job, 2013. The video action part of the commissioned art project Perspectives- Art, Autoimmune Diseases and Me. The interview between Verònica Francés and Ruth del Fresno-Guillem took place in June 2014, intending to find a preventive conservation strategy. Here you will find more information about the artist and her work. 

This interview happened when Coco was about to open their MF graduation show. We talked about ephemerality, materials, ageing and more. for more information, go to the extended content. http://www.cocoriot.com/
 

Coco Guzmán talks with us again after their experience at the Habana Biennale where their could apply and be more reflexive about their ideas about conservation.

Espacio Propio. Él y Yo, 2013. The painting is made with acrylics. The artist was not concerned about conservation, but after the interview, he likes awareness. He is worried about all the changes that can affect the artwork. He doesn't like the idea of ageing. For more information on Jorge Julve's work, you can go HERE.  and follow him on Instagram

Alejandro Mañas is interested in the study of mysticism. He was engaged in empathy, and the creative process is an essential part of this artwork. For more information on the artist, please visit his Instagram profile and HERE

Vídeo performance. Tiempo piedra, 2013. 4'21'' contains sound. She is concern about the idea and the concept of the work. The interview helped Olga Martí to reflect on conservation. To visit the artist's Website Here.

Inside/Outside, 2013. Painting 140x150 cm. This piece is a mix of different paint materials: acrylic, oil, alkyd from industrial origin and made by the artist. He is interested in research. For more information on his work HERE

Perfectly Normal is an interactive installation. The interview happened by Skype. We have an audio archive of 58'19''.  Thanks to this interview we proceeded according to the artist intention in a situation of risk. The artist agrees on substitution. For the artist damage is when the piece is not interactive. SHe accepts some ageing. Here you can find the artist website for more on her production.

Ejercicio de Blanqueamiento, 2014 is a drawing made with wood on top of sanding paper. The piece is intended to be installed hunging from the cealing or in a way that the viewer can appreciate how it is made. For Beatriz Pellés a deterioration is related to the concept of the artwork. She agrees for partial substitutions in case of necessity, but she prefers a natural degradation. For more information on the artist work follow her Instagram

The interview was conducted through Skype. The artist is aware of conservation, but he is not concern about material deterioration; his artwork is based on concepts and ideas. This artwork is not meant to last. Documentation is vital to preserving his production.
https://sergioporlan.wordpress.com/

TNF-∞ is an art installation created for the art project Perspectives- Art, Inflammation and me. The piece talks about the idea of a folding memory paper. It is related to the purpose of a leaflet for patients with mobility limitations, arthritis patients.
Maria's background is in architecture, which makes her interested in structures, three-dimensional shapes and space. Her primary material is paper. If you would like to know more about her work go to her website HERE 

Tudela established the conservation parameters in an informal chat. After a year we interviewed her on Skype. Then her ideas among conservation changed utterly. Her first idea was to keep all pristine and in perfect conditions. Miriam Tudela, in the second interview, decided that all that happens to the artwork has to evolve. Time is part of evolution. The subject of the piece had died, and this event changed the idea of the art piece.
https://miriamtudela.carbonmade.com/

Marco Ranieri is an artist interested in nature, natural materials and the human impact. Paisajes del Yo (Archivo 1), 2013. is an sculpture-object created after an interview with a patient and his own experience. If you would like to learn more about the artist HERE

Sementes do Corazón is a 2D animation short film created for the art project Perspectives- Art, Inflammation and Me. The creation contains sound. Manuela Rodríguez used watercolour and pencil to create the drawings for the animation. The warmth of the paper was determinant for the creative and decision-making process. For more information on the artist, you can follow her on Instagram and soon to come website.

MissTaken (Touching Heartself), 2013. Video art (action). The artist participated in an interview through Skype to find the best strategies for the preservation of this work of art. This piece was part of a comisioned art project. Is a video with sound. More information about Beatriz Ros HERE.

Gemas is an object in between sculpture and installation. Chiara's work critically explores the complex relationship between human societies and natural ecosystems. She is interested in researching contemporary eco-social issues. if you'd like to know more about Chiara Sgaramella's work please visit her SITE she is part of the research project Ecohumanidades.

Gladys Triana is a Cuban artist living in New York City since the 70's. Her bodywork is multidisciplinar and very personal. We had the honour to interview Gladys for the CALL/VoCA public program (partnership between the Joan Mitchell Foundation Artist Legacy program and VoCA artist interview pablic program.

Entrevista con la Piel, Ximo (Hora 1, Hora 2, Hora 3), 2014. Sculpture/Installation. The piece was part of the commissioned art project Perspectives- Art, Inflammation and Me. The interview is a document to guarantee the correct conservation strategies based on the artist's intent and Deterioration's definition. For information about the artist HERE.

We interviewed Nava Waxman in July 2020. Nava Waxman is an Israeli-born Canadian artist who lives and works in Toronto. Drawing upon diverse means of expression, including painting, drawing, photography, performance, video, objects, and installation. The main themes in her work are movement, temporality, and gestures. Her work examines how notions of liminality, diaspora, and in-betweenness are experienced in the perspective and context of culture, identity, and the creative process. HERE you ca

Sabela Zamudio was part of the commissioned art project Perspectives- Art Liver Diseases and Me. During that period She was interviewed to document her ideas and intentions for her video installation Silencios/Silences. The main goal was establish an strategy for the preventive conservation of her piece.