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Fundación M / Moisés Cosío
IVÁN KRASSOIEVITCH (Mexico, 1980)
LAS BANANAS SON UN EJEMPLO, 2016
Poured concrete and metal
This sculptural piece proposes a ludic reflection in which a series of elements related to the shape, the use and the name of the object represented coincide: an inflatable aquatic banana. Being produced in concrete and weighing 6 tons, this piece generates, in the first instance, a contrast in meaning with the lightness, flexibility and color of these inflatable models. By canceling its fun function, this artifact reproduced to scale, acquires a static and terrestrial character; gravity comes into play not only because of its massiveness but because it cancels the ultimate goal of the adventure: falling into the water from the banana when it is in motion.
The title has as its starting point the following poem: Bananas are an example. This very short work, written by the North American writer, Bruce Andrews in 1972, provides Krassoievitch’s sculpture with a series of questions about the nature of language and the ambiguity between general ideas and specific examples that we use to explain something or a situation.
Fundación M / Moisés Cosío. Piece on loan to Arte Abierto Foundation.
Las bananas son un ejemplo is a sculpture that invites the public to climb on.
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Fundación M / Moisés Cosío
Established in 2007 by Moisés Cosío Espinosa, Fundación M’s mission is to contribute to research on education and contemporary culture, promoting the career of young artists through the acquisition of works and financial support for educational projects. The Foundation’s collection is made up of the art collection and artists’ books, as well as the specialized library. The collection has more than 700 pieces made by both Mexican and foreign artists in media such as painting, graphics, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, collage, digital art, textiles, and video pieces.
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Iván Krassoievitch (Mexico, 1980)
He studied Industrial Design at UAM-Xochimilco. His working method focuses on the appropriation, intervention and re-contextualization of images and objects, creating two and three-dimensional works whose objective is dialogue with the viewer, leading him – through humor – to reflect on the lack of autonomy in certain acts: chance. As well as on the absurdity of everyday life.
His work has been exhibited in Mexico in places such as: Museo Universitario del Chopo, Museo de Arte Moderno, Centro Cultural España, Museo de San Carlos, Proyecto Paralelo, Galería Machete and MUCA Roma. As well as in different spaces in countries such as Finland, United States, Denmark, Colombia and France among others. He has completed the following artist residencies: Arteles, Finland (2013); Casa Wabi, Oaxaca, Mexico (2015); CAPC Museé d’Art Contemporain, Bordeaux, France (2016).
He has 4 editorial projects:
-Volume (2000-2004)
-Protection against Destiny (2013)
– Ø (2016)
-Eras Magazine (2017)
Iván lives and works in Mexico City.
