Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa
Guatemala City ,Guatemala 1978
With the South on My Back 2024
Installation view
Nordenhake, Mexico City
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeWith the South on My Back 2024
Study of the Cacaxtla Murals, acrylic on carved wooden panel, 60 x 60 cm
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeWith the South on My Back 2024
Installation view
Nordenhake, Mexico City
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeWith the South on My Back 2024
Erythrina Guatemalensis Ladder, bronze sculpture, 212 x 68 x 18 cm
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeWith the South on My Back 2024
Installation view
Nordenhake, Mexico City
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to
the plants. Performances 2001-2023)
2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to the plants. Performances 2001-2023) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to the plants. Performances 2001-2023) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to the plants. Performances 2001-2023) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to the plants. Performances 2001-2023) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to
the plants. Performances 2001-2023)
2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Mimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMMimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMMimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMMimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMMimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMNaufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Cecilia Rebelde 2021
Exhibition view
Arpace, San Antonio
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Cecilia Rebelde 2021
Exhibition view
Arpace, San Antonio
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Dressmaker’s Geometry #4 2021
Acrylic on carved wooden panel
76 x 47 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Dressmaker’s Geometry #3 2021
Acrylic on carved wooden panel
76 x 47 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Dressmaker’s Geometry #5 2021
Acrylic on carved wooden panel
76 x 47 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Sandals 2021
Bronze
10.5 x 10 x 4 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Célia’s Crown 2021
Bronze
10 x 10 x 4 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth DevillierThe Singing Mollusc 2021
Resin, speaker, voice
9 x 5 x 5.5 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth DevillierChiperrec 2021
(Detail)
Bronze and resin
43 x 71 in
Photo by: Jens Ziehe, Berlin
Chiperrec 2021
Exhibition view
Times Art Center, “Beyond, the Sea Sings”, Berlin,
Photo by: Jens Ziehe, Berlin
Chiperrec 2021
Bronze and resin
43 x 71 in
Photo by: Jens Ziehe, Berlin
Chiperrec 2021
(Detail)
Bronze and resin
43 x 71 in
Photo by: Jens Ziehe, Berlin
Deux Ex Machina 2021
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Simon VogeDeux Ex Machina 2021
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Simon VogeDeus Ex Machina 2021
Bronze, resin and rope
90 x 71 x 39 in
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Simon VogeVariación sobre hoja de anturio #5 2021
Acrylic on carved wood panel
59 1/10 × 39 2/5 in
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Guillermo GonzálezVariación sobre hoja de anturio #6 2021
Acrylic on carved wood panel
59 1/10 × 39 2/5 in
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Guillermo GonzálezVariación sobre hoja de anturio #3 2021
Acrylic on carved wood panel
59 1/10 × 39 2/5 in
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Guillermo GonzálezHuertos de los Ch´olti 2020
Bronze, stones charms, chains, resin, textile and artificial hair,
47 x 18 x 91 in
Installed at Thyssen-Bornemisza for “How to Tread Lightly” Madrid Spain
Photos by: Roberto RuizHuertos de los Ch´olti 2020
(Detail)
Bronze, stones charms, chains, resin, textile and artificial hair,
47 x 18 x 91 in
Installed at Thyssen-Bornemisza for “How to Tread Lightly” Madrid Spain
Photos by: Roberto RuizUntitled (Sprouted Foot) 2020
Polystyrene, epoxy resin, fiberglass, acrylic paint
10.4 x 5.2 x 12.2 inFirst Sunrises on Earth 2021
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta
Guatemala CityChimera, a Variegated Garden 2020
Exhibition view (Commissioned by Para Site for ‘Garden of Six Seasons, Hong Kong) Photo by: Kitmin LeeChimera No. 1 2020
Fiberglass and variegated plants
38 x 45 x 35 in
Commissioned by Para Site for ‘Garden of Six Seasons, Hong Kong
Photo by: Kitmin LeeChimera No. 2 2020
Fiberglass and variegated plants
51 x 72 x 35 in
Commissioned by Para Site for ‘Garden of Six Seasons, Hong Kong
Photo by: Kitmin LeeChimera No. 3 2020
Fiberglass and variegated plants
90 x 28 x 27 in
Commissioned by Para Site for ‘Garden of Six Seasons, Hong Kong
Photo by: Kitmin LeeHeart of the Scarecrow 2016
Sculptural installation
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
El Sexto Estado 2018
Sculptural installation
Pine, cedar, metallic chains
and led lights
Dimensions variable
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Wardian Case 2020
Blown glass sculpture, indigo plants, aluminum frame
39 x 79 x 22 in
Commissioned by The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Wardian Case 2020
Blown glass sculpture, indigo plants, aluminum frame
39 x 79 x 22 in
Commissioned by The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Scales, Variation #1 Gold 2018
Gold leaf on carved wood panel
59 x 39 in
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidScales, Variation #2 Silver 2018
Silver leaf on carved wood panel
59 x 39 in
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidScales, Variation #3 Obsidian 2018
Black mica varnished with obsidian powder on carved wood panel
59 x 39 in
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Scales, Variation #4 Nephrite Jade 2018
Varnished malachite on with jade powder on carved wood panel
59 x 39 in
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Army and Navy cacaxte (Detail)
2020
Cast aluminum, carved
polystyrene, epoxy resin,
fiberglass paste, mineral
pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
63 x 63 in
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Army and Navy cacaxte (Detail)
2020
Cast aluminum, carved
polystyrene, epoxy resin,
fiberglass paste, mineral
pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
63 x 63 in
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Army and Navy cacaxte (Detail)
2020
Cast aluminum, carved
polystyrene, epoxy resin,
fiberglass paste, mineral
pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
63 x 63 in
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Army and Navy cacaxte (Detail)
2020
Cast aluminum, carved
polystyrene, epoxy resin,
fiberglass paste, mineral
pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
63 x 63 in
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Asymmetries 2020
Exhibition view,The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidHeart of the Scarecrow 2020
The Gardeners
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City
Heart of the Scarecrow 2015
Portfolio of 9 aquatint on paper
11 x 15 in (each)
Chair 1 2019
Cast aluminum, carved polystyrene
20 x 20 x 67 in Chair 2 2019
Cast aluminum, carved polystyrene
11 x 22 x 51 in Chair 3 2019
Cast aluminum, carved polystyrene
69 x 69 x 20 in Bird “Beeeeerd” #1 2019
Watercolor on paper, unframed
24 x 18 inBird “twa” #1 2019
Watercolor on paper, unframed
18 x 17.9 inBird “o” #1 2019
Watercolor on paper, unframed
20 x 18 inBird “V” #1 2019
Watercolor on paper, unframed
23.7 x 18 inThe Messenger of the Sunken Forest
2019
Exhibition view
Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala (CFCE Antigua), GuatemalaThe Messenger of the Sunken Forest 2019
Exhibition view
Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala (CFCE Antigua), GuatemalaGirl in Bed with Otter, Toad and Duck 2019
Cast aluminum, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
Dimensions variableGirl in Bed with Otter, Toad and Duck 2019
Cast aluminum, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
Girl in Bed with Otter, Toad and Duck 2019
Cast aluminum, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
Girl in Bed with Otter, Toad and Duck 2019
Cast aluminum, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
Child in chair with bird 2019
Cast aluminium, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
44 x 21 x 24 inScales variation # 12 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inScales variation # 13 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inScales variation # 14 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inScales variation # 15 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inScales variation # 16 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inHe Was, First of All, Water 2019
Epoxy paste composite, polyurethane foam, epoxy resin, acrylic paint
63 × 14 × 8 in
Photo by We document ArtVase #1 2019
Epoxy paste composite, polyurethane foam, epoxy resin, acrylic paint, raw silk, metal clothing pins
24 × 20 × 20 in (contained)
Dimensions variable (composition)
Photo by We document ArtCacaxte #1 (M-Museum) 2019
Cast aluminum, carved polystyrene, epoxy resin, fiberglass paste, mineral pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
35 × 35 × 8 in (contained), dimensions variable (unraveled)
Photo by We document ArtScales, Variation #6 2019
Carved poplar wood, acrylic paint
60 × 39 in
Photo by We document ArtScales, Variation #7 2019
Carved poplar wood, acrylic paint
60 × 39 in
Photo by We document Art El Sexto Estado 2018
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (SAPS) El Sexto Estado 2018
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (SAPS) El Sexto Estado 2018
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (SAPS) El Sexto Estado 2018
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (SAPS)Revindication of Tangible Property 2018
Exhibition view
Installed at Site Santa Fe in sitelines Casa Tomada
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Photo by Eric SwansonRevindication of Tangible Property 2018
Exhibition view
Installed at Site Santa Fe in sitelines Casa Tomada
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Photo by Eric SwansonRevindication of Tangible Property 2018
Exhibition view
Installed at Site Santa Fe in sitelines Casa Tomada
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Photo by Eric SwansonThe House at Kawinal 2018
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Aluminum, polystyrene, epoxy resin,pigment, pyrite, and textile
Dimensions variableThe House at Kawinal 2018
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Aluminum, polystyrene, epoxy resin,pigment, pyrite, and textile
Dimensions variableThe House at Kawinal 2018
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Aluminum, polystyrene, epoxy resin,pigment, pyrite, and textile
Dimensions variableThe House at Kawinal 2018
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Aluminum, polystyrene, epoxy resin,pigment, pyrite, and textile
Dimensions variableHeart of the Scarecrow 2018
Exhibition view “El Guardian del Bosque”
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityGuardian 1, 2 and 3
2018
Carved Mahogany
Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem
2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Shit Baby and the Crumpled Giraffe 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned by Kunsthalle LissabonShit Baby and the Crumpled Giraffe 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned by Kunsthalle LissabonShit Baby and the Crumpled Giraffe 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned by Kunsthalle LissabonLinnaeus in Tenebris 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
CAPC Bordeaux FranceLinnaeus in Tenebris 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
CAPC Bordeaux FranceLinnaeus in Tenebris 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigments, epoxy resin, rope
Body: 65 x 17 x 13 in
Millstone: 8 x 17 x 13 in
Cacao: 3 x 7 x 3 in
Pitcher: 4 x 5 x 5 in
Hand grinder: 15 x 3 x 3 inLinnaeus in Tenebris 2017
With text by Wingston González
Performance for videoUntitled 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigments,epoxy resin
63 x 26 x 21 in
Untitled 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigments,epoxy resin
Foliage: 17 x 22 x 9 in
Mortar: 3 x 7 x 5 in
Pestle: 7 x 3 x 3 inUntitled 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigmentsv,epoxy resin
33 x 20 x 7 inUntitled 2017
Polystyrene, resin, fluorescents
37 x 9 x 9 inUntitled 2017
Polystyrene, resin
24 x 26 x 25 inUntitled 2017
Polystyrene, resin and fluorescents
43 x 47 x 24 in
Untitled 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigments, epoxy resin
33 x 20 x 7 inFettered Flamingos 2017
Sculptural Installation
Carved polystyrene, epoxy, metal chains and chair
Dimensions variableFettered Flamingos 2017
Sculptural Installation
Carved polystyrene, epoxy, metal chains and chair
Shelf with Medicine Bottles
2017
Expanded polyurethane, epoxy paint, epoxy resin, metal
Liquid Coral 2017
Sculptural Installation
Blown glass, blood drawing chair, dividers
Comb Bound Sound
2017
Fabric, metal, glass, polyurethane, cables, speaker, MP3 player
Comb Bound Sound
2017
Exhibition view
Fabric, metal, glass, polyurethane, cables, speaker, MP3 player
Third Lung 2017
Sculptural Installation with performance
Arsenale, 57th Biennale Di Venezia, ItalyThird Lung 2017
Sculptural Installation with performance
Arsenale, 57th Biennale Di Venezia, ItalyThird Lung 2017
Sculptural Installation with performance
Arsenale, 57th Biennale Di Venezia, ItalyMimesis of Mimesis 2016
Performance for video
Commissioned and produced by If I Can´t Dance, I Don’t Want to be Part of your Revolution and Corpus NetworkLife in His Mouth, Death Cradles Her Arm 2016
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
Commissioned and produced by If I Can´t Dance, I Don’t Want to be Part of your Revolution and Corpus NetworkPrint of Sleep 2016
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
Commissioned and produced by If I can´t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution and Corpus NetworkPrint Of Sleep 2016
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
Commissioned and produced by If I can´t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution and Corpus NetworkIllusion of Matter 2015
Performance for Streaming
Commissioned and produced by Tate Modern and Corpus Netwok
Tate Modern, UK Illusion of Matter 2015
Performance for Streaming
Commissioned and produced by Tate Modern and Corpus Netwok
Tate Modern, UK Fino Fantasma 2017
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
8:23 min
Fino Fantasma 2017
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
8:23 min
Heart of the Scarecrow 2016
A Universal History of Infamy
Exhibition view
LACMA, Los Angeles
Corazón del Espantapájaros (Heart of the Scarecrow) 2016
32nd Bienal de São Paulo, São Paulo
Commissioned and produced by The Fundação Bienal de São Paulo and Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA)
Corazón del Espantapájaros (Heart of the Scarecrow) 2016
32nd Bienal de São Paulo, São Paulo
Commissioned and produced by The Fundação Bienal de São Paulo and Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA)
Babylonian Fantasy 2015
Epoxy resin, mineral pigments, polysterene, gold leaf,
commissioned and produced by GasworksBabylonian Fantasy 2015
Epoxy resin, mineral pigments, polysterene, gold leaf,
commissioned and produced by GasworksGod´s Reptilian Finger 2015
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned and produced by GasworksGod´s Reptilian Finger 2015
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned and produced by GasworksIncremental Architecture 2015
Video documentation of live performance
12:41 min
Photo by Byron MármolIncremental Architecture 2015
Video documentation of live performance
12:41 min
Photo by Byron MármolProps from Eréndira 2013
Sculptural Installation
10th Gwangju Biennial,Gwangju
Commissioned and produced by the Gwangju Biennale Foundation
and the Canada Council For The ArtsProps from Eréndira 2013
Sculptural Installation
10th Gwangju Biennial,Gwangju
Commissioned and produced by the Gwangju Biennale Foundation
and the Canada Council For The ArtsProps from Eréndira 2013
Sculptural Installation
10th Gwangju Biennial,Gwangju
Commissioned and produced by the Gwangju Biennale Foundation
and the Canada Council For The ArtsEmily’s Vase 2013
Expanded polyurethane, mineral pigments, epoxy resin
16 x 13 x 10 in
Bust 2014
Expanded polyurethane, mineral pigments, epoxy resin
38 x 19 x 19 inFeather Piece 2013
Video documentation of live performance
9:17 min
Breve Historia de la Arquitectura en Guatemala (Brief History of Architecture in Guatemala) 2010-13
Video documentation of live performance
6:17 min
Photo by Byron MármolThree Ghosts 2008-12
Video documentation of live performance
14:34 min
Bitch on a Bent Palm Tree 2011
Sculpture (metal, papier-mâché, taxidermy dummy,
polystyrene, glass, and dried palm leaves)
Schloss Solitude
Fantasma Amigable (Friendly Ghost) 2012
Production photograph
Photo by Byron MármolBlue Abstraction 2012
Video documentation of live performance
6:27 min
Blue Smoke 2011
Performance
Guatemala CityBlue Smoke 2011
Performance
Guatemala CityLeer el Arcoiris 2011
Sculptural installation
(7 carved polystyrene sculptures)Rainbow Action 2011
Live Performance
Casa America, Madrid, SpainThe Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityThe Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityPotatoes and Moose On Imitation Persian Carpet 2010
Imitation Persian rug, potatoes, plastic moose
114 x 79 in
Edition: UniquePotatoes and Moose On Imitation Persian Carpet 2010
Imitation Persian rug, potatoes, plastic moose
114 x 79 in
Edition: Unique The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityThe Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityCollage from the series
The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Collage on paper, from a series of 23,
16.5 x 23 in (each)Para ti el Banano Madura El Peso de tu Dulce Amor (For you the Bananas Ripen, The weight of your Sweet Love) 2008
Live Performance
Despacio, Costa RicaMariachi Histrionics 2007
Live Performance
Visualeyez Festival, Edmonton, Canada
Great White Fleet 2003
Sculptural installation (plastic, water, metal tubs)
Gachet, Vancouver, Canada
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With the South on My Back 2024
Installation view
Nordenhake, Mexico City
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeWith the South on My Back 2024
Study of the Cacaxtla Murals, acrylic on carved wooden panel, 60 x 60 cm
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeWith the South on My Back 2024
Installation view
Nordenhake, Mexico City
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeWith the South on My Back 2024
Erythrina Guatemalensis Ladder, bronze sculpture, 212 x 68 x 18 cm
Courtesy of Galerie Nordenhake
With the South on My Back 2024
Installation view
Nordenhake, Mexico City
Courtesy of Galerie NordenhakeCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMM
Cantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín, MAMM, Medellín,
Photo: Yohan López
Courtesy of the artist and MAMMCantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to
the plants. Performances 2001-2023)
2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to the plants. Performances 2001-2023) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to the plants. Performances 2001-2023) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to the plants. Performances 2001-2023) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to the plants. Performances 2001-2023) 2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Cantándole a las plantas. Performances 2001-2023 (Singing to
the plants. Performances 2001-2023)
2023
Installation view
Museo de Arte
Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO, Bogotá, Colombia
Photo: Gregorio Díaz
Courtesy of Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá – MAMBO
Mimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMMimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMMimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMMimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DM
Mimosa tenuiflora 2022
Installation view
Mendes Wood DM
Brussels, Belgium
Courtesy of Mendes Wood DMNaufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa 2022
Exhibition view
Museum Leuven, Belgium
Courtesy of M – Museum Leuven, Photo credit: Miles Fisher
Cecilia Rebelde 2021
Exhibition view
Arpace, San Antonio
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Cecilia Rebelde 2021
Exhibition view
Arpace, San Antonio
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Dressmaker’s Geometry #4 2021
Acrylic on carved wooden panel
76 x 47 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Dressmaker’s Geometry #3 2021
Acrylic on carved wooden panel
76 x 47 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Dressmaker’s Geometry #5 2021
Acrylic on carved wooden panel
76 x 47 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Sandals 2021
Bronze
10.5 x 10 x 4 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Célia’s Crown 2021
Bronze
10 x 10 x 4 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth DevillierThe Singing Mollusc 2021
Resin, speaker, voice
9 x 5 x 5.5 in
Originally commissioned and produced by Artpace San Antonio
Photo credit: Beth Devillier
Chiperrec 2021
(Detail)
Bronze and resin
43 x 71 in
Photo by: Jens Ziehe, Berlin
Chiperrec 2021
Exhibition view
Times Art Center, “Beyond, the Sea Sings”, Berlin,
Photo by: Jens Ziehe, Berlin
Chiperrec 2021
Bronze and resin
43 x 71 in
Photo by: Jens Ziehe, Berlin
Chiperrec 2021
(Detail)
Bronze and resin
43 x 71 in
Photo by: Jens Ziehe, Berlin
Deux Ex Machina 2021
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Simon VogeDeux Ex Machina 2021
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Simon VogeDeus Ex Machina 2021
Bronze, resin and rope
90 x 71 x 39 in
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Simon VogeVariación sobre hoja de anturio #5 2021
Acrylic on carved wood panel
59 1/10 × 39 2/5 in
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Guillermo González
Variación sobre hoja de anturio #6 2021
Acrylic on carved wood panel
59 1/10 × 39 2/5 in
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Guillermo GonzálezVariación sobre hoja de anturio #3 2021
Acrylic on carved wood panel
59 1/10 × 39 2/5 in
Commissioned by Sies + Höke, Installed at Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf
Courtesy of the artist and Sies and Höke,
Photo by: Guillermo GonzálezHuertos de los Ch´olti 2020
Bronze, stones charms, chains, resin, textile and artificial hair,
47 x 18 x 91 in
Installed at Thyssen-Bornemisza for “How to Tread Lightly” Madrid Spain
Photos by: Roberto RuizHuertos de los Ch´olti 2020
(Detail)
Bronze, stones charms, chains, resin, textile and artificial hair,
47 x 18 x 91 in
Installed at Thyssen-Bornemisza for “How to Tread Lightly” Madrid Spain
Photos by: Roberto Ruiz
Untitled (Sprouted Foot) 2020
Polystyrene, epoxy resin, fiberglass, acrylic paint
10.4 x 5.2 x 12.2 inFirst Sunrises on Earth 2021
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta
Guatemala CityChimera, a Variegated Garden 2020
Exhibition view (Commissioned by Para Site for ‘Garden of Six Seasons, Hong Kong) Photo by: Kitmin LeeChimera No. 1 2020
Fiberglass and variegated plants
38 x 45 x 35 in
Commissioned by Para Site for ‘Garden of Six Seasons, Hong Kong
Photo by: Kitmin Lee
Chimera No. 2 2020
Fiberglass and variegated plants
51 x 72 x 35 in
Commissioned by Para Site for ‘Garden of Six Seasons, Hong Kong
Photo by: Kitmin LeeChimera No. 3 2020
Fiberglass and variegated plants
90 x 28 x 27 in
Commissioned by Para Site for ‘Garden of Six Seasons, Hong Kong
Photo by: Kitmin LeeHeart of the Scarecrow 2016
Sculptural installation
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
El Sexto Estado 2018
Sculptural installation
Pine, cedar, metallic chains
and led lights
Dimensions variable
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Wardian Case 2020
Blown glass sculpture, indigo plants, aluminum frame
39 x 79 x 22 in
Commissioned by The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Wardian Case 2020
Blown glass sculpture, indigo plants, aluminum frame
39 x 79 x 22 in
Commissioned by The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Scales, Variation #1 Gold 2018
Gold leaf on carved wood panel
59 x 39 in
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidScales, Variation #2 Silver 2018
Silver leaf on carved wood panel
59 x 39 in
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Scales, Variation #3 Obsidian 2018
Black mica varnished with obsidian powder on carved wood panel
59 x 39 in
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Scales, Variation #4 Nephrite Jade 2018
Varnished malachite on with jade powder on carved wood panel
59 x 39 in
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Army and Navy cacaxte (Detail)
2020
Cast aluminum, carved
polystyrene, epoxy resin,
fiberglass paste, mineral
pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
63 x 63 in
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Army and Navy cacaxte (Detail)
2020
Cast aluminum, carved
polystyrene, epoxy resin,
fiberglass paste, mineral
pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
63 x 63 in
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Army and Navy cacaxte (Detail)
2020
Cast aluminum, carved
polystyrene, epoxy resin,
fiberglass paste, mineral
pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
63 x 63 in
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Army and Navy cacaxte (Detail)
2020
Cast aluminum, carved
polystyrene, epoxy resin,
fiberglass paste, mineral
pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
63 x 63 in
Exhibition view: The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Asymmetries 2020
Exhibition view,The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Asymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidAsymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
Asymmetries 2020
Exhibition view, The Power Plant, Toronto, Canada
Photo: Toni HafkenscheidHeart of the Scarecrow 2020
The Gardeners
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City
Heart of the Scarecrow 2015
Portfolio of 9 aquatint on paper
11 x 15 in (each)
Chair 1 2019
Cast aluminum, carved polystyrene
20 x 20 x 67 in
Chair 2 2019
Cast aluminum, carved polystyrene
11 x 22 x 51 in Chair 3 2019
Cast aluminum, carved polystyrene
69 x 69 x 20 in Bird “Beeeeerd” #1 2019
Watercolor on paper, unframed
24 x 18 inBird “twa” #1 2019
Watercolor on paper, unframed
18 x 17.9 in
Bird “o” #1 2019
Watercolor on paper, unframed
20 x 18 inBird “V” #1 2019
Watercolor on paper, unframed
23.7 x 18 inThe Messenger of the Sunken Forest
2019
Exhibition view
Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala (CFCE Antigua), GuatemalaThe Messenger of the Sunken Forest 2019
Exhibition view
Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española en La Antigua Guatemala (CFCE Antigua), Guatemala
Girl in Bed with Otter, Toad and Duck 2019
Cast aluminum, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
Dimensions variableGirl in Bed with Otter, Toad and Duck 2019
Cast aluminum, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
Girl in Bed with Otter, Toad and Duck 2019
Cast aluminum, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
Girl in Bed with Otter, Toad and Duck 2019
Cast aluminum, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
Child in chair with bird 2019
Cast aluminium, fiber glass, polystyrene and fabric
44 x 21 x 24 inScales variation # 12 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inScales variation # 13 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inScales variation # 14 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 in
Scales variation # 15 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inScales variation # 16 2019
Palygorskita & añil on carved wooden panel
77 x 48 x 2 inHe Was, First of All, Water 2019
Epoxy paste composite, polyurethane foam, epoxy resin, acrylic paint
63 × 14 × 8 in
Photo by We document ArtVase #1 2019
Epoxy paste composite, polyurethane foam, epoxy resin, acrylic paint, raw silk, metal clothing pins
24 × 20 × 20 in (contained)
Dimensions variable (composition)
Photo by We document Art
Cacaxte #1 (M-Museum) 2019
Cast aluminum, carved polystyrene, epoxy resin, fiberglass paste, mineral pigments, linen and raw silk, metal clothing pins
35 × 35 × 8 in (contained), dimensions variable (unraveled)
Photo by We document ArtScales, Variation #6 2019
Carved poplar wood, acrylic paint
60 × 39 in
Photo by We document ArtScales, Variation #7 2019
Carved poplar wood, acrylic paint
60 × 39 in
Photo by We document Art El Sexto Estado 2018
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (SAPS)
El Sexto Estado 2018
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (SAPS) El Sexto Estado 2018
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (SAPS) El Sexto Estado 2018
Exhibition view
Commissioned by Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros (SAPS)Revindication of Tangible Property 2018
Exhibition view
Installed at Site Santa Fe in sitelines Casa Tomada
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Photo by Eric Swanson
Revindication of Tangible Property 2018
Exhibition view
Installed at Site Santa Fe in sitelines Casa Tomada
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Photo by Eric SwansonRevindication of Tangible Property 2018
Exhibition view
Installed at Site Santa Fe in sitelines Casa Tomada
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Photo by Eric SwansonThe House at Kawinal 2018
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Aluminum, polystyrene, epoxy resin,pigment, pyrite, and textile
Dimensions variableThe House at Kawinal 2018
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Aluminum, polystyrene, epoxy resin,pigment, pyrite, and textile
Dimensions variable
The House at Kawinal 2018
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Aluminum, polystyrene, epoxy resin,pigment, pyrite, and textile
Dimensions variableThe House at Kawinal 2018
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Aluminum, polystyrene, epoxy resin,pigment, pyrite, and textile
Dimensions variableHeart of the Scarecrow 2018
Exhibition view “El Guardian del Bosque”
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityGuardian 1, 2 and 3
2018
Carved Mahogany
Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)
Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)
Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)
Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem
2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Obsidian Clock: Ante Meridiem 2018
Ink on paper
Portfolio of 12
16 x 16 in (each)Shit Baby and the Crumpled Giraffe 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned by Kunsthalle LissabonShit Baby and the Crumpled Giraffe 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned by Kunsthalle Lissabon
Shit Baby and the Crumpled Giraffe 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned by Kunsthalle LissabonLinnaeus in Tenebris 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
CAPC Bordeaux FranceLinnaeus in Tenebris 2017
Exhibition view
Sculptural Installation
CAPC Bordeaux FranceLinnaeus in Tenebris 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigments, epoxy resin, rope
Body: 65 x 17 x 13 in
Millstone: 8 x 17 x 13 in
Cacao: 3 x 7 x 3 in
Pitcher: 4 x 5 x 5 in
Hand grinder: 15 x 3 x 3 in
Linnaeus in Tenebris 2017
With text by Wingston González
Performance for videoUntitled 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigments,epoxy resin
63 x 26 x 21 in
Untitled 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigments,epoxy resin
Foliage: 17 x 22 x 9 in
Mortar: 3 x 7 x 5 in
Pestle: 7 x 3 x 3 inUntitled 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigmentsv,epoxy resin
33 x 20 x 7 in
Untitled 2017
Polystyrene, resin, fluorescents
37 x 9 x 9 inUntitled 2017
Polystyrene, resin
24 x 26 x 25 inUntitled 2017
Polystyrene, resin and fluorescents
43 x 47 x 24 in
Untitled 2017
Expanded polystyrene, mineral pigments, epoxy resin
33 x 20 x 7 in
Fettered Flamingos 2017
Sculptural Installation
Carved polystyrene, epoxy, metal chains and chair
Dimensions variableFettered Flamingos 2017
Sculptural Installation
Carved polystyrene, epoxy, metal chains and chair
Shelf with Medicine Bottles
2017
Expanded polyurethane, epoxy paint, epoxy resin, metal
Liquid Coral 2017
Sculptural Installation
Blown glass, blood drawing chair, dividers
Comb Bound Sound
2017
Fabric, metal, glass, polyurethane, cables, speaker, MP3 player
Comb Bound Sound
2017
Exhibition view
Fabric, metal, glass, polyurethane, cables, speaker, MP3 player
Third Lung 2017
Sculptural Installation with performance
Arsenale, 57th Biennale Di Venezia, ItalyThird Lung 2017
Sculptural Installation with performance
Arsenale, 57th Biennale Di Venezia, Italy
Third Lung 2017
Sculptural Installation with performance
Arsenale, 57th Biennale Di Venezia, ItalyMimesis of Mimesis 2016
Performance for video
Commissioned and produced by If I Can´t Dance, I Don’t Want to be Part of your Revolution and Corpus NetworkLife in His Mouth, Death Cradles Her Arm 2016
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
Commissioned and produced by If I Can´t Dance, I Don’t Want to be Part of your Revolution and Corpus NetworkPrint of Sleep 2016
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
Commissioned and produced by If I can´t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution and Corpus Network
Print Of Sleep 2016
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
Commissioned and produced by If I can´t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution and Corpus NetworkIllusion of Matter 2015
Performance for Streaming
Commissioned and produced by Tate Modern and Corpus Netwok
Tate Modern, UK Illusion of Matter 2015
Performance for Streaming
Commissioned and produced by Tate Modern and Corpus Netwok
Tate Modern, UK Fino Fantasma 2017
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
8:23 min
Fino Fantasma 2017
Performance for video (Also exists as live performance)
8:23 min
Heart of the Scarecrow 2016
A Universal History of Infamy
Exhibition view
LACMA, Los Angeles
Corazón del Espantapájaros (Heart of the Scarecrow) 2016
32nd Bienal de São Paulo, São Paulo
Commissioned and produced by The Fundação Bienal de São Paulo and Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA)
Corazón del Espantapájaros (Heart of the Scarecrow) 2016
32nd Bienal de São Paulo, São Paulo
Commissioned and produced by The Fundação Bienal de São Paulo and Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA)
Babylonian Fantasy 2015
Epoxy resin, mineral pigments, polysterene, gold leaf,
commissioned and produced by GasworksBabylonian Fantasy 2015
Epoxy resin, mineral pigments, polysterene, gold leaf,
commissioned and produced by GasworksGod´s Reptilian Finger 2015
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned and produced by GasworksGod´s Reptilian Finger 2015
Sculptural Installation
Commissioned and produced by Gasworks
Incremental Architecture 2015
Video documentation of live performance
12:41 min
Photo by Byron MármolIncremental Architecture 2015
Video documentation of live performance
12:41 min
Photo by Byron MármolProps from Eréndira 2013
Sculptural Installation
10th Gwangju Biennial,Gwangju
Commissioned and produced by the Gwangju Biennale Foundation
and the Canada Council For The ArtsProps from Eréndira 2013
Sculptural Installation
10th Gwangju Biennial,Gwangju
Commissioned and produced by the Gwangju Biennale Foundation
and the Canada Council For The Arts
Props from Eréndira 2013
Sculptural Installation
10th Gwangju Biennial,Gwangju
Commissioned and produced by the Gwangju Biennale Foundation
and the Canada Council For The ArtsEmily’s Vase 2013
Expanded polyurethane, mineral pigments, epoxy resin
16 x 13 x 10 in
Bust 2014
Expanded polyurethane, mineral pigments, epoxy resin
38 x 19 x 19 inFeather Piece 2013
Video documentation of live performance
9:17 min
Breve Historia de la Arquitectura en Guatemala (Brief History of Architecture in Guatemala) 2010-13
Video documentation of live performance
6:17 min
Photo by Byron MármolThree Ghosts 2008-12
Video documentation of live performance
14:34 min
Bitch on a Bent Palm Tree 2011
Sculpture (metal, papier-mâché, taxidermy dummy,
polystyrene, glass, and dried palm leaves)
Schloss Solitude
Fantasma Amigable (Friendly Ghost) 2012
Production photograph
Photo by Byron Mármol
Blue Abstraction 2012
Video documentation of live performance
6:27 min
Blue Smoke 2011
Performance
Guatemala CityBlue Smoke 2011
Performance
Guatemala CityLeer el Arcoiris 2011
Sculptural installation
(7 carved polystyrene sculptures)
Rainbow Action 2011
Live Performance
Casa America, Madrid, SpainThe Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityThe Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityPotatoes and Moose On Imitation Persian Carpet 2010
Imitation Persian rug, potatoes, plastic moose
114 x 79 in
Edition: Unique
Potatoes and Moose On Imitation Persian Carpet 2010
Imitation Persian rug, potatoes, plastic moose
114 x 79 in
Edition: Unique The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City
The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City
The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityThe Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Exhibition view
Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala CityCollage from the series
The Queen has died, the moose killed her 2010
Collage on paper, from a series of 23,
16.5 x 23 in (each)Para ti el Banano Madura El Peso de tu Dulce Amor (For you the Bananas Ripen, The weight of your Sweet Love) 2008
Live Performance
Despacio, Costa Rica
Mariachi Histrionics 2007
Live Performance
Visualeyez Festival, Edmonton, Canada
Great White Fleet 2003
Sculptural installation (plastic, water, metal tubs)
Gachet, Vancouver, Canada
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa (Guatemala, 1978) lives and works in Guatemala City. He holds a BFA from Emily Carr University, Vancouver, an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and was a research fellow at Jan van Eyck Academy in Maastricht in 2013. Using performance, sound, drawing and sculpture, Ramírez-Figueroa’s work conjures live and sculptural representations that explore themes of loss, displacement and cultural resistance. The Guatemalan Civil War (1960–1996) is a recurring subject in his work, which although often softened by an absurd and humorous approach, fails to conceal the force of history that precedes it.
Ramírez-Figueroa has participated in various solo and group exhibitions including Chosen Memories, The Museum of Modern Art, MoMA, New York (2023); Cantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants), Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellin (2023); Cantándole a las plantas (Singing to the Plants), Performances 2001-2023, Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá (2023); Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa , Museum Leuven (2022); Más Allá, el Mar Canta (Beyond, the Sea Sings), Times Art Center (2021); How To Tread Lightly, Thyssen-Bornemisza (2020); Asymmetries, The Power Plant, Toronto (2020); At Small Arms , Toronto Biennial Of Art (2019; The Sixth State , Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros, Mexico City (2018); The Guardian of the Forest , Proyectos Ultravioleta; Guatemala City (2018); The House of Kawinal , New Museum, New York (2018); The Luminous Grid , Sies + Höke, Düsseldorf (2018); Shit Baby and the Crumpled Giraffe , Kunsthalle Lissabon, Lisbon (2017); The Green Ray , daadgalerie, Berlin (2017); Linnæus in Tenebris , CAPC musée d’art contemporain, Bordeaux (2017); VIVA ARTE VIVA , 57th Biennale di Venezia, Venice (2017); Two Flamingos Copulating on a Tin Roof , Haus Esters, Krefeld Kunstmuseum, Krefeld (2017); Incerteza Viva , 32 Bienal de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo (2016); God’s Reptilian Finger , Gasworks, London (2015); Rendez-Vous , 13th Lyon Biennale, Lyon (2015); Burning Down the House , 10th Gwangju Biennale, Gwangju (2014); A Chronicle of Interventions , Tate Modern, London, (2014); Illy Present Futur e, Castello di Rivoli, Torino (2013); Beber y Leer El Arcoiris , Casa América, Madrid (2012); Home Works IV , Ashkal Alwan, Beirut (2008); and 53rd Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen , Oberhausen, (2007).
He is a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Inga Maren Otto Fellowship, Artpace Residency, the Mies Van Der Rohe prize, the Franklin Furnace award, the Akademie Schloss Solitude fellowship (selected by Dan Graham), and the DAAD Berlin Artists-in-Residence fellowship.
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Exhibitions by Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa at Proyectos Ultravioleta: