Briony fer gabriel orozco biography

Spanning more than pieces—including installations, drawings, photographs and sculptures produced since the s—it occupies every level of Museo Jumex , plus a new version of his participatory sculpture Ping Pond Table in the adjacent plaza. While the master plan for the hectare urban forest includes numerous cultural and ecological components, one of its distinctive elements is his Calzada Flotante , a m-long pedestrian bridge connecting parts of the park previously separated by highways.

Before installation at Museo Jumex began, Orozco discussed the show and how its title humorously reflects his creative range.

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The Art Newspaper: The exhibition features works you have created since the s, yet it is described as a playground where one can trace lines in your practice. Could you explain this? Gabriel Orozco: Briony Fer, who has extensively written about my work and curated past shows, has done an outstanding job curating this exhibition.

It is not exactly a retrospective; it is arranged thematically and follows my practice in public and private spheres, spanning scales from drawings and objects to working tables and large-scale public sculptures. This is reflected in the versatile selection, including the billiard table and the chess set but also the Shoe Box and the whale Dark Wave , shown in London.

Over time, I have explored various techniques and disciplines, including writing, architecture, landscape design, geometry, stone carving and photography. That is true. However, more than a reference to one institution, the title alludes to the broader meaning of the French term polytechnique , encompassing a specific curriculum. How does the exhibition reflect your interest in nature, regardless of scale?

The upper floor relates to the atmosphere, planets, space and vehicles such as La DS acting like a kind of projectile. The middle level presents works connected to the organic aspect of the planet, like my terracotta pieces and Plant Diaries The lower level showcases underwater life and water, including the whale. Instead of following a chronological or technical order, the idea is that visitors can explore these interconnected themes and embark on a journey through the landscape of the museum levels.

The show features a new version of Ping Pond Table in the plaza next to the museum.