In the ever-evolving realm of the artistic creation, my work embarks on a timeless journey that fuses the conventional boundaries of design and art to question the art work itself, the exhibition format and where it is displayed.

But why do we need to question it? In a world dominated by image making and polarized narrative fomented by algorithms, the standard exhibition has become mainly a place of gathering of people that follow the same club, exhibitions that exhibit art for art lovers. But what happens when we make an exhibition that questions that. Can an exhibition with critical questions be thought for a general audience that can maybe think radically different and encourage a more richer and broader discussion?

The bigger questions and decision of format comes from the starting point, the curatorial discussion. What will the exhibition be about and how will it be delivered? Can we bring fresh narratives to complex day to day topics and visualize them from different perspectives? Do the exhibitions have to be mainly object based (don’t touch or with a market value) or archive based (read and read)? Can we think of an exhibition to be thought from a mediation starting point? Or must all exhibition have to be hosted in an inner Museum / Gallery set up location? The intention is to rethink these initial questions to hopefully develop art works and formats of exhibiting them that can engage all possible kinds of audiences.

The design of how these art works or exhibitions are thought will be decisive in this discussion. Why not set up experiences that can bring emotions without having to depend not only on objects or achieves or how can we think of new perspectives where the visitor is at the centre of the space and not only the elements exhibited? Day to day common setups (that people relate to) combined with complex technological scenarios can play an important role. The objective should be to think of a different design scenario that hopefully can bring down from the Olympus distant art practices to make them accessible to everyone without compromising innovation or critical thinking.

Public Space can play an important role. It is where the work is exposed to the unpredictable elements with an unfiltered gaze of public varying backgrounds, ages, and perspectives. The magic of public space lies in its ability to democratize art, erasing the boundaries between creator and spectator. Here, everyone becomes part of the artistic narrative, reacting, interpreting, and engaging in a shared dialogue. It is where the art work navigates this ever-shifting landscape to be exposed to scrutiny, critique, or appreciation from a diverse multitude that can bind together the rich tapestry of human and non human lives.

In these multidisciplinary work displayed here with undefined boundaries, I invite you dear visitor, to engage with an open perspective to try and find the thread connecting them all. Looking forward in hearing from you and why not, plan a collaboration if you share these questions and values.

All the best.

José Délano