Brooklyn Bridge I, Mixed Media Photograph on Wood, 2010

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This is a beautiful contemporary photograph of the iconic brooklyn bridge. The photograph is processed in a way that the … Read more This is a beautiful contemporary photograph of the iconic brooklyn bridge. The photograph is processed in a way that the grain of the wood eventually becomes the "canvas" and backdrop for this image. It is processed directly on baltic birch wood using archival inks and is then sealed with a durable semi-gloss lacquer. The set is composed of 9 pieces and they are very easy to install and transport. It is a set of 25 and only 5 editions remain available. Hugo g. Urrutia urrutia is and interdisciplinary artist, interested in the cross-pollination between art and architecture. A graduate and active member of the architectural association in the united kingdom, urrutia’s work creates a distinct spatiality located at the interstice of art and architecture. His work explores and uses the technology for design and fabrication, with a sensitive and conscious reminder of the creativity of human endeavor. Urrutia graduated from the architectural association in 2013, earning a master of architecture in the design & make programme. In 2000, he graduated from texas tech university, with a bachelor of architecture and design and received the 2000 outstanding thesis award. In 2004, he founded decorazon gallery in dallas’ historical bishop arts district where he directed, curated and exhibited numerous art/architectural exhibitions for national and international artists. His personal artwork has been exhibited in the united states, united kingdom, thailand, colombia, and hong kong. His participation in art and architectural competitions and public projects include; the aia cincinnati, where he received the design award for the 2000 national urban poetry i competition and the 2005 arquine - international architecture competition in mexico city. His art installations – the mexican tsunami, and making a killing – have both been featured at the art santa fe 2010 contemporary art fair, curated by charlotte jackson, and university of dallas and the mckinney avenue contemporary (mac) in dallas curated by charissa n. Terranova. Together with the aa-dlab 2012 team, urrutia presented the fallen star at the architectural association back member’s room. Urrutia is interested in conveying a strong concept and exploring different mediums by presenting his message in a very indirect format, while creating visual simulation for the viewer. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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