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Radiance Contemporary Art Exhibition by Ignacio Uriarte at i8 Gallery in Reykjavik

Discover intricate geometric works on paper and wall sculptures created from everyday office supplies.

Experience the unique contemporary minimalism of Ignacio Uriarte at i8 Gallery in Reykjavik. This exhibition showcases meticulously crafted typewritten drawings, hand-drawn works, and a sculptural wall installation. The artist transforms everyday office supplies and colorful inks into complex geometric systems that experiment with light, repetition, and systematic patterns.

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Exhibition summary

Radiance presents a series of new typewritten and hand-drawn works on paper by Ignacio Uriarte, alongside a sculptural wall installation. The exhibition explores process and material through geometric forms and recurring motifs, reflecting the artist's continued investigation of office-based methods and media.

Curatorial context

Radiance features a selection of new works by Ignacio Uriarte that highlight his methodical approach to composition and his use of everyday office materials. The exhibition includes typewritten and hand-drawn drawings, as well as a sculptural wall piece, all sharing a diligent, geometric character. By imposing self-defined boundaries and using tools like pens and typewriters, Uriarte creates detailed rhythmic patterns that suggest depth and motion, often alluding to serial minimalist traditions while expanding into celestial and abstract motifs. The artist's practice in this exhibition reveals an evolution in his palette, introducing warmer, hybrid tones created from mixing various types of office ink. Works such as 'Stripe Circle' and 'Circle Shift' exemplify his focus on interrupting patterns and disrupting traditional perception through line and intersection. Through these systematic explorations, Uriarte transforms humble, office-sourced elements into complex, immersive visual experiences that invite viewers to consider the movement, light, and hidden potential within repetitive manual gestures.

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The exhibition was on view at i8 Gallery in Reykjavik. Please check the gallery's website for general visiting information and contact details if you have specific inquiries regarding past exhibitions or available works.

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Venue
i8 Gallery
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Apr 3, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Ignacio Uriarte is the primary artist, with this exhibition marking his fourth solo presentation at i8 Gallery.
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