Projects for private rites

Projects for private rites. London 1980, by Alvaro Herazo
Fine prints
Image size: 20 H x 30 W in.
Frame size: 25 H x 37 W x 2 D in.
LE 3/10
Wooden frame with plexiglass

Herazo belonged to Grupo 44, an artistic collective created in the late seventies and which was made up of the artists Álvaro Erazo, Delfina Bernal, Eduardo Hernández and Álvaro Barrios.
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This artwork presents a unique composition featuring a geometric, abstract form set against a textured, gray background. The focal point is a structure resembling interconnected blocks, dominated by muted tones and subtle lines that define its angular edges. A striking element is the triangular section highlighted in a subdued yellow, adding contrast and depth to the piece. The artist's technique involves layering and scratching, creating an intriguing surface texture that gives a sense of depth and movement to the work. The subdued color palette enhances the mysterious, almost enigmatic atmosphere. The artwork invites viewers to ponder the intersection of geometry and abstraction, evoking a sense of contemplation and curiosity. The overall composition masterfully balances austerity with an unexpected vibrancy, making it a compelling study of form and texture.

Álvaro Herazo (born September 15, 1945 in Barranquilla, Colombia, and died March 12, 2010 in Bogotá, Colombia) was a prominent conceptual artist. He studied Architecture at the University of the Atlantic and Art at the Royal College of Printing in London. He was a critic, writer and director of the School of Fine Arts at the Universidad del Atlántico. His work has been exhibited in important museums and artistic events in Caracas, Barranquilla, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Cartagena and Medellín.

Herazo used photography, screen printing and performance to question the concept of territory, creating transformed maps and fantastic geographies.