Sula Bermudez-Silverman
Houyhnhnm, 2023
wood, salt
madeira, sal
madeira, sal
43.2 x 33 x 25.4 cm
17 x 13 x 10 in
17 x 13 x 10 in
Guided by a fervent commitment to material exploration, Sula Bermudez Silverman practice embarks on a journey that transcends the mere physicality of her creations. It is here, in the poetic...
Guided by a fervent commitment to material exploration, Sula Bermudez Silverman practice embarks on a journey that transcends the mere physicality of her creations. It is here, in the poetic union of wood and salt, that she unlocks the troves of history, unearthing the chronicles of these materials that have witnessed epochs of change. Within this delicate embrace of wood and salt, she unfurls the narratives that intertwine the Americas and the Colonizers, resonating with the legacy of shared struggles and untold tales.
Yet, amidst the tactile elegance of her craftsmanship, Houyhnhnm – a fictional race of intelligent horses described in the last part of Jonathan Swift's satirical 1726 novel Gulliver's Travels, apparently intended all words of the Houyhnhnm language to echo the neighing of horses– remains an enigma in itself. It abstracts not only the forms but also the very essence of ideas and certainties. Within the interplay of her materials, the boundaries between the known and the obscure are dissolved, inviting the audience to traverse the precipice between understanding and mystery. Her art becomes a canvas where perceptions are rewired, where notions are unfurled, and where truths find their voice in whispers.
Yet, amidst the tactile elegance of her craftsmanship, Houyhnhnm – a fictional race of intelligent horses described in the last part of Jonathan Swift's satirical 1726 novel Gulliver's Travels, apparently intended all words of the Houyhnhnm language to echo the neighing of horses– remains an enigma in itself. It abstracts not only the forms but also the very essence of ideas and certainties. Within the interplay of her materials, the boundaries between the known and the obscure are dissolved, inviting the audience to traverse the precipice between understanding and mystery. Her art becomes a canvas where perceptions are rewired, where notions are unfurled, and where truths find their voice in whispers.
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