A set of nonverbal fantasies
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Exhibition view; Sisal curtains, wooden molds, terracota bricks, volcanic stone molds, silicon. Oil, natural resins and potassium alum on canvas. Variable dimensions, (gallery installation: 350 x 450 x 300 cm)
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Exhibition view; Sisal curtains, wooden molds, terracota bricks, volcanic stone molds, silicon. Oil, natural resins and potassium alum on canvas. Variable dimensions, (gallery installation: 350 x 450 x 300 cm)
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Sisal curtains, wooden molds, terracota bricks. Variable dimensions.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Oil, natural resins and potassium alum on canvas, frame made of volcanic stone. 80 x 65 cm.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Oil, natural resins and potassium alum on canvas, frame made of volcanic stone. 80 x 65 cm. (detail)
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Sisal curtains, wooden molds, terracota bricks. Variable dimensions.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Sisal, terracota bricks, wooden molds, Variable dimensions. (detail)
A set of nonverbal fantasies,Exhibition view; Sisal, wooden palettes, volcanic stone molds, silicon.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Exhibition view; Sisal curtains, wooden molds, terracota bricks, volcanic stone molds, silicon. Oil, natural resins and potassium alum on canvas.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Oil, natural resins and potassium alum on canvas, 120 x 160 cm.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, Oil, natural resins and potassium alum on canvas, 120 x 160 cm.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, screen made of sisal. 50 x 80 cm.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, terracota bricks. Casa Wabi residency.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, terracota bricks, installation in situ. variable dimensions. Casa Wabi residency.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, terracota bricks, installation in situ. variable dimensions. Casa Wabi residency.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, wooden molds, variable dimensions. Casa Wabi residency.
A set of nonverbal fantasies, 2018, terracota bricks, installation in situ. variable dimensions. Casa Wabi residency.
A set of nonverbal fantasies is the first solo show of Mauricio Limón de León at:
Ellen de Bruijne Projects. Amsterdam. 2018
By formulating the notion of “Non-verbal” Limón raises questions about the relationship between fantasy and language from a dialectical perspective: When does fantasy detaches from language? How does language create fantasy? Does thinking about sexuality as a principle of any power structure lead to the materialization of fantasy?
Through a symbology inspired by organs of pleasure, a set of nonverbal fantasies evokes a narrative that moves away from language structures and its formulas of interpretation. Using raw materials, such as henequén (sisal) clay, potassium alum, copal, volcanic stone and silicone, Limón reproduces a sort of genitalia or abstract pornography that seduces the gaze in various directions; from domesticity and privacy towards surplus enjoyment. This seduction is articulated or translated by the contrast between formats and techniques – taking painting as a matrix – and its deconstruction into objects and rudimentary supports that shape fantasies and desire in containers of comfort.