Juan Carlos Amador grounds his recent work in two essential elements: cellulose and time. Using reclaimed wooden moldings from the 1980s and ’90s-originally designed for framing artworks-Amador transforms objects tied to the past into modular sculptural forms. These materials carry their own histories, inviting viewers to look beyond surface aesthetics and consider the temporal layers embedded within them. Drawing from the long tradition of artists who challenge the function of the frame, Amador reimagines it as a sculptural element rather than a boundary. His totemic constructions honor the inherent properties of the wood while referencing modernist efforts to break from convention. The absence of frames in the accompanying drawings echoes this gesture, positioning the entire exhibition as an exploration of memory, material, and the passage of time.
This captivating painting merges tradition and modernity, bridging cultural narratives and contemporary design.
