1/7/2011
Alejandro Almanza Pereda
Chert, Berlin
Something for Nothing. Reflecting on the relativity of an object's role, the artist gives a personal interpretation of this chaos and mixture of positions and tasks, dismounting the implicit idea of order and function we naturally have in the relation to objects.
"Something for Nothing" is the artist's second solo presentation within the gallery
context. The project concentrates mostly on the contradiction between containers and
contents. Reflecting on the relativity of an object's role, the artist gives a
personal interpretation of this chaos and mixture of positions and tasks,
dismounting the implicit idea of order and function we naturally have in the
relation to objects.
Alejandro Almanza Pereda's work is comprised of sculptures, drawings, installations,
photographs and prints.
The Mexican artist's research is primarily focused on the field of equilibrium and
precarious forces, bringing to life an allegory of our society which we perceive to
be certain.
The objects he is most interested in are those found in daily life: interior
decorations, furnishings, and common tools; their figures and shapes.
Through his precarious installations he takes away the presumed function of the
chosen object, transforming it into a mere aesthetic whim and switching the focus to
that of user and consumer, content and container.
Always maintaining a site-specific attention to places and contexts, the artist is
able to create an often humorous critique of human self assurance, showing us the
superfluous and witty aspects of our beliefs.
Image: Burning the candle at both ends 2011. Tables, chandelier, candle sticks, books, doyles, cups, glasses.(Detail). Installation view of the exhibition: "I did it my way and took the highway". © Fundación Magnolia, London.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact the gallery post@chert-berlin.com
Opening Reception: July 2nd, 2011 - 7.00 pm
The same evening:
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Chert
Skalitzerstrasse 68 entrance second courtyard 10997 Berlin U-1 Schlesisches Tor
opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 13.00 - 18.00 and by appointment