‘Hell’, Drawing by Yaparí, Guaraní Aborigine + Set of Scales by  León Ferrari

‘Hell’, Drawing by Yaparí, Guaraní Aborigine + Set of Scales 1995 - 2007

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Dimensions: support: 420 x 297 mm

Copyright: © Leon Ferrari | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: So, this is "Hell, Drawing by Yaparí, Guaraní Aborigine + Set of Scales" by León Ferrari. It's a pretty intense image, very gothic, with that monstrous face. What strikes you most about it? Curator: It's a powerful, unsettling piece, isn't it? The monster feels ancient, almost pulled from a nightmare, contrasting sharply with the cold, rational scales. I see a challenge to established orders, like a primal scream against the so-called justice of society. Does that make sense? Editor: Absolutely. The contrast is jarring. It makes you question what true justice really means. Thanks, that was really insightful! Curator: My pleasure. It's a conversation starter, isn't it? A work that gets under your skin and makes you think.

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