AC10 2008

Curator: This intriguing hanging sculpture is entitled AC10, by Abraham Cruzvillegas. Editor: It's a strange harmony of rough and smooth textures. The weathered wood juxtaposed with the clean, geometric additions creates a striking tension. Curator: Cruzvillegas is known for his "autoconstrucción" concept, drawing on his upbringing in a self-built neighborhood of Mexico City. He often uses found materials. Editor: The work's composition, the way these disparate elements are joined, gives it a precarious, almost gravity-defying quality. Curator: Exactly. His use of humble materials elevates the overlooked and speaks to resourcefulness and the history embedded in everyday objects. Editor: The simplicity is disarming. The contrasts draw the eye, making one contemplate the act of construction and deconstruction. Curator: Cruzvillegas challenges traditional notions of art making by embracing chance and improvisation within his practice. Editor: It prompts us to reflect on the interplay of past and present, intention and accident. Curator: Indeed, and how art can emerge from the most unexpected places. Editor: A beautiful, odd assemblage.