Espacio Marzana Showcases Elena Goñi's Autoretrato Project in Bilbao
Exploring the Autoretrato Exhibition at Espacio Marzana
Contemporary art enthusiasts in Bilbao can explore the artistic investigations of Elena Goñi through the project titled Autoretrato. Presented by Espacio Marzana, this body of work draws conceptual inspiration from literary and musical reflections on time, presence, and perception.
The artist connects her creative process to broader artistic philosophies, referencing Peter Handke’s meditations on duration and John Cage’s observations on ambient sound. Rather than relying on traditional mirrors or photographic lenses, the works investigate self-portraiture through direct observation of immediate personal environments.
What Visitors Can Expect from the Collection
The exhibition features a series of oil paintings created directly from life, encompassing three larger canvases measuring 130x115 cm alongside several smaller works on panel ranging from 17cm to 35cm.
Instead of traditional facial depictions, the compositions focus on intimate viewpoints from the artist's living space—specifically capturing the perspective from her bedside at different hours of the day. By omitting direct facial views and utilizing unmasked personal postures within familiar surroundings, the project offers a subtle interpretation of identity rooted in everyday continuity and direct visual experience.
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