'Offerings and mutations', by Rosa Cortiella

Rosa Cortiella returns with her new exhibition 'Offerings and Mutations' at the Juan Naranjo gallery in Barcelona, which reflects her deep connection with nature and the ability to explore its two most essential sides: strength and fragility. The artist, known for her career in the world of contemporary ceramics, presents us with a selection of works that synthesize her last years of research, with a special emphasis on color and volume as expressive languages.

Through ceramics, Cortiella achieves that color goes beyond simple decoration, turning it into an element that transforms and frees matter. This treatment of color is complemented by an innovative use of volume: the juxtaposition of large sculptures with more delicate ones generates a visual dialogue that underlines the dualities inherent in nature.

The sculptures on display raise a deep reflection on the balance of forces that governs the natural world. On the one hand, the more robust and voluminous forms symbolize the untamed power of nature, its ability to regenerate and manifest itself with force. On the other hand, the smallest and most detailed pieces capture the subtlety and fragility of life, evidencing that, despite their apparent weakness, this fragility sustains an entire complex ecosystem.

This contrast between strength and delicacy, between brutality and subtlety, is one of the central themes of the exhibition. Cortiella shows us how art can be a powerful vehicle to express these tensions and offer new perspectives.

Rosa Cortiella's career, which began in 1988, has been marked by a constant search for new creative languages within the world of ceramics. In addition to her work as a sculptor, she has developed projects in other areas, such as the design of pieces for gastronomy, always with a multidisciplinary approach that characterizes her.

The exhibition 'Offerings and Mutations', which can be visited until October 11 at the Juan Naranjo gallery in Barcelona, is a unique opportunity to delve into the creative world of Rosa Cortiella.