JANUARY 2025 HIGHLIGHTED ARTIST:
ENRIQUE MACHADO
LOCATION:
Aldo Castillo Gallery, Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL. 33928
Viewings by Appointment Only
T: 312 375 8887
Enrique Machado, Blue Rainfall, Silicon, Resin and Oils on Wood. 74H x 62.5W In
Enrique Machado Waves and Rainfall
Art is a creative experience that merges the alchemy of science and the metaphoric journey of art. Enrique is an artist-scientist, expressing abstraction through a technique where he combines silicone and resin on wood. His paintings marked by the trace, texture and feel of a chain of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms like oils, but in the form of a 3-D network. Each of his paintings seem to follow a plan, to make us aware that water is a precious resource that keeps us alive!
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ENRIQUE MACHADO
Enrique Machado’s work is a profound reflection of the recurring themes and obsessions that have defined his artistic journey. Through the use of silicone and resins applied over wood, Machado creates intricate, abstract waves and flowing textures interwoven with lines reminiscent of stock market trading patterns. These elements converge to serve as a powerful reminder of humanity’s destructive tendencies—both in our careless treatment of water, a fundamental resource essential to life, and in the ways we harm ourselves and our environment.The theme of water serves as the centerpiece of Machado’s work, drawing attention to the consequences of its mistreatment, such as oil spills polluting oceans and rivers. His art critiques a universal human condition driven by greed—an insatiable pursuit of gain that disregards the well-being of others, the natural world, and its ecosystems. Machado uses the motif of stock market-inspired lines to symbolize the fear, uncertainty, and anxiety that come with the relentless chase for economic success, highlighting the psychological and environmental toll we often consider an acceptable price to pay.
Crafted with silicone and resins, his works invite a sensory curiosity, enticing viewers to reach out and touch the pieces despite the usual boundaries of gallery etiquette. This interactive appeal enhances the impact of his creations, subtly encouraging audiences to reflect on their own impulses and relationship with the themes presented. Yet, perhaps the true challenge at his exhibitions lies in resisting the urge to explore these tactile surfaces openly.
Machado’s work transcends aesthetics, delivering a poignant message about the fragility of our natural resources, the cost of human greed, and the emotional complexities tied to our pursuit of success.
Enrique Machado’s work is a profound reflection of the recurring themes and obsessions that have defined his artistic journey. Through the use of silicone and resins applied over wood, Machado creates intricate, abstract waves and flowing textures interwoven with lines reminiscent of stock market trading patterns. These elements converge to serve as a powerful reminder of humanity’s destructive tendencies—both in our careless treatment of water, a fundamental resource essential to life, and in the ways we harm ourselves and our environment.The theme of water serves as the centerpiece of Machado’s work, drawing attention to the consequences of its mistreatment, such as oil spills polluting oceans and rivers. His art critiques a universal human condition driven by greed—an insatiable pursuit of gain that disregards the well-being of others, the natural world, and its ecosystems. Machado uses the motif of stock market-inspired lines to symbolize the fear, uncertainty, and anxiety that come with the relentless chase for economic success, highlighting the psychological and environmental toll we often consider an acceptable price to pay.
Crafted with silicone and resins, his works invite a sensory curiosity, enticing viewers to reach out and touch the pieces despite the usual boundaries of gallery etiquette. This interactive appeal enhances the impact of his creations, subtly encouraging audiences to reflect on their own impulses and relationship with the themes presented. Yet, perhaps the true challenge at his exhibitions lies in resisting the urge to explore these tactile surfaces openly.
Machado’s work transcends aesthetics, delivering a poignant message about the fragility of our natural resources, the cost of human greed, and the emotional complexities tied to our pursuit of success.
Aldo Castillo,
Aldo Castillo Gallery Director offers a strong curatorial statement that reflects his 35 years of experience as both an international art curator and art dealer.
