CONVERSATIONS AND ENCOUNTERS

MEXICO CITY

2023

 CONVERSATIONS &  ENCOUNTERS  

Almanaque Fotográfica - CDMX - April-May 2023

TYLER GOLDFLOWER, photographer, US & SOL BAILEY BARKER, sculpture. UK

Our artistic endeavour seeks to weave a delicate bridge that spans the realms of the intimate and the universal, paying homage to the inherent duality and transience within the human experience. Within this exhibition, we proudly unveil three distinct bodies of work, each resonating with profound significance.

"Conversations with Rocks" stands as a testament to our collaborative dialogue, a harmonious symphony of artistic expression. Through the medium of analogue 35mm film, these ethereal images emerge, capturing moments of deep connection amidst remote landscapes where we engage in profound gestural rituals. The silver gelatin prints further immortalise these fleeting encounters, challenging the illusion of permanence that surrounds us, as everything, even the seemingly solid and unyielding, bears the mark of impermanence.

In the realm of sculptural artistry, Sol's creations stand apart, inspired by the very narratives that intertwine and bind humanity together. These sculptures are born from the archetypes that permeate our collective unconscious, serving as a testament to the shared essence that unites us all. A universal language threads through these artworks, transcending the boundaries of culture, language, and temporal confines. It is an artistic ode to our shared humanity, where the echoes of Ursula K. Le Guin reverberate powerfully: each individual possesses a unique and unparalleled essence, yet the concept of 'shared humanity' acknowledges our interconnectedness, woven together by common threads of experience and emotion.