[no title] c. 2001 - 2007

Editor: This untitled piece by León Ferrari shows a chaotic scene in black and white. It appears to be printed on a newspaper page. What do you see in this piece, considering its composition? Curator: The visual field is densely packed, almost claustrophobic. The eye struggles to find a resting point. Note how Ferrari employs stark contrasts and a lack of traditional perspective, flattening the image. The use of repetition generates a visual rhythm, yet it's a dissonant one. Editor: So the lack of clear structure is intentional? Curator: Precisely. The form mirrors the thematic chaos – a deliberate collapsing of hierarchies. Did you notice the layering and superimposition of different graphic elements? Editor: I do now. It’s quite unsettling. Thanks for pointing out the formal elements; they definitely shape the overall effect.