This artwork is a mesmerizing collection of six black-and-white photographs arranged in a grid. Each image captures a mysterious, blurred figure enveloped in shadows, creating a ghostly ambiance. The photos are rich in contrast, emphasizing the play of light and darkness, which adds depth and intrigue. The figures, captured in various domestic settings, seem to be in motion, suggesting themes of presence and absence. The use of blur effectively conveys a sense of fleeting moments, inviting viewers to ponder the narrative. The minimalist backgrounds, combined with the enigmatic figures, heighten the emotive impact, creating a haunting atmosphere. This artwork uniquely blends elements of mystery and introspection, challenging traditional representations of identity and space.
Artist Self Portraits. Set of 6 Photographs, 2004
Artist Self Portraits. Set of 6 Photographs, 2003-2004 (B&W)
From the places series
Photograph printed analogically on 255 gr baryta fiber photographic paper. turned to selenium.
1. OAXACA
2. SANTA MARÍA (SILLÓN)
3. OAXACA
4. SANTA MARÍA
5. LA CASA DE DANIEL
6. CONDESA
Overall size:Image size: 36.6 H x 54.9 W cm.
Paper size: 50 H x 60 W cm.
Edition 2/10 + 2AP
Individual size:
Image size: 18.3 H x 18.3 W cm.
Paper size: 25 H x 20 W cm.
Edition 2/10 + 2APUnframed
Signed by the artist
Paola Dávila was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, in 1980. She studied Visual Arts at the National School of Plastic Arts of Mexico, where she attended the contemporary painting seminar. He also attended theory and photography workshops.
In 2002, he received the National Photography Prize at the Yucatan Visual Arts Biennial, the Acquisition Prize at the IV Libertad de Arte Contest, and the state scholarship for Jovenes Creadores FOECA from the state of Oaxaca.
It has nine individual exhibitions and more than 30 collective exhibitions both in Mexico and abroad. During 2010 he received the Tierney Grant awarded by the Tierney Foundation of New York for the Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photographic Center to carry out the Temporary Interiors project. He has been a beneficiary of the Young Creators Program, FONCA, in 2003, 2006 and 2011. In 2014 he received the Scholarship for Artistic Exchanges and Residencies, FONCA-Land Salzburg of Austria, thanks to which he started the Schrebergarten project. In 2017 the City of Oaxaca awarded her the degree of Distinguished Citizen, in recognition of her artistic career.
In 2019 he obtained the title of Master of Visual Arts from UNAM with honorable mention. In 2021 he won the acquisition prize at the XIX National Photography Biennial, organized by the Image Center. Since 2020 he is a member of the National System of Art Creators, FONCA, CONACULTA.
