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Alberto Alejandro Rodriguez
Space: Past Present
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Barcelona-based artist Alberto Alejandro Rodríguez explores themes of destruction and transformation through architectural ruins. His works depict liminal spaces—abandoned offices, squatted rooms, doorways to nowhere—where remnants of human effort evoke both rootlessness and nostalgia. In these fragmented sites, political narratives are embedded in layers of wood, iron, torn wallpaper, and discarded documents. Yet, it is through destruction—revealing hidden foundations—that the true cornerstones of society emerge.
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Alberto A. RodriguezDestruktion (2) , 2019Wallpaper, wood, iron and pladur28 x 20 x 3 inches
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Auriga is the materialization of an investigation into one of the most beautiful and elegant buildings in Havana from the 20th century. Today, it stands as a dangerous ruin. According to specialists, “its deterioration is due to its proximity to the sea.”
The work explores the dual impact that ruins can have on society. On one hand, there is the negative consequence—the indifference of mankind and the relentless passage of time can lead to decay and loss. On the other hand, there is a positive aspect—not in a practical sense, but from a spiritual and artistic perspective, revealing the creative potential and poetic beauty that emerges from such structures.
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Alberto Alejandro RodriguezThe Art of Horticulture (Stonehenge)Pladur, wood, iron and wall paper7 x 15 x 15 inches
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