Statement
Objetos cotidianos que cuentan historias
El uso libre de elementos como sillas, escaleras, camas, monociclos, trapecistas, columpios, maquinas… es la manera de contar historias de la vida, las sillas significas según el contexto la espera o la oportunidad, la escalera el deseo de subir y de seguir creciendo, la cama el descanso profundo, los personajes lúdicos el juego y el movimiento singular de los momentos de la vida, en fin pintar es mi vida.
Everyday objects that tell stories
By using elements such as chairs, ladders, beds, By using elements such as chairs, ladders, beds, monocycles, trapeze artists, swings, machines… it is a way of telling stories about life. The chairs signify, according to the context, opportunities and the patience required for them to step into our lives. The ladders represent our desire to climb, to continue our personal growth. Beds represent periods when we sleep and dream, things we cannot share with anyone else. Playful characters are representative of the uniqueness and singularity of each of the moments that we experience throughout our lifetimes, and the game that life is. Painting is my life.
El extradimensional mundo de los sueños
Un lápiz de grafito con líneas reiterativas, parece ser su instrumento. Especies de propuestas surgidas de una idea anterior que se repinta una y otra vez sobre un papel translúcido, que nos ofrece a la vista, para que en nuestra mente lo construyamos. Son líneas a mano alzada de proyectos de objetos inanimados, que por el soplo de su arte, parecen tomar vida. Máquinas a manera de intrincadas y oscuras fábricas. Interiores de cuatro paredes que forman las paredes de otros interiores expresados como secciones de órganos corporales.
The extradimensional world of dreams
Valenz’s instrument is a graphite pencil that reiterates messages across his works. Proposals surge from previous ideas and views, and are redrawn over and over on translucent papers, which offer us the opportunity to construct in our minds the storyline of his works and interpret what their meaning is. These hand-drawn figures, by the nature of his art, take on a life of their own. When combined, they create systems where they interact in an all-encompassing environment. These events occur within the walls of certain living spaces, which nevertheless are part of a greater interconnected system.
Sergio Valenzuela «VALENZ»
Guatemala 1970
Un lápiz de grafito con líneas reiterativas, parece ser su instrumento. Especies de propuestas surgidas de una idea anterior que se repinta una y otra vez sobre un papel translúcido, que nos ofrece a la vista, para que en nuestra mente lo construyamos. Son líneas a mano alzada de proyectos de objetos inanimados, que por el soplo de su arte, parecen tomar vida. Máquinas a manera de intrincadas y oscuras fábricas. Interiores de cuatro paredes que forman las paredes de otros interiores expresados como secciones de órganos corporales.
ABOUT VALENZ
Graduated from Universidad Galileo de Guatemala with a major in Communications with a concentration in Education, Sergio Valenzuela is a graphic designer, creative director, publicist, and professor. He teaches university courses on creativity, advertising, and graphic design at his alma mater. He is a serious artist with particular interests in pictorial, sculptural, and video art. Selected as the winner of the “Young Artist” award in 2005, and granted a scholarship to study at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts, Valenz has exhibited both nationally and internationally in multiple group showings. Other recognitions and awards include: Best piece during Juannio 2005 and 2006 Latin American Art Expo, best piece in the XV Biennal de Arte Paiz show for invited artists category in 2006, invited artist by the embassy of Mexico to the Frida Kahlo Tribute Show in 2007, selected work for the IX International Festival Rozas Botran in 2007, Recognition Award at the X International Festival by Rozas Botran in 2008, Finalist at the Latin American Art auction commemorating 45 Years of Juannio in 2009, as well as a recognition award in SUMARTE 2009 Art Auction. His works are exhibited in the French Allegiance of Guatemala, Forma Museum of El Salvador, private collections in Guatemala, Central America, Europe, Mexico, and the United States of America. In total, Valenz has been in more than 150 shows in his career.