New visions from Costa Rica’s contemporary art scene

MÍRAME Fine Art is proud to announce its collaboration with Christian Wedel. Wedel is known for his exploration of the natural world, examining the complex relationships between inanimate matter, plants, and the human body. His latest work continues to challenge and push the boundaries of Costa Rican postnaturalism.

SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2024 / MÍRAME Fine Art promotes Costa Rica’s rich cultural heritage and connects artists with art lovers around the world. Costa Rica’s leading online art gallery now includes the paintings of Christian Wedel.

A deep dive into the tropics

Wedel, born in 1985 and based in San José, has spent time in Costa Rica’s ecosystems, particularly in the rainforest of Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean coast. This connection to the tropics is central to his art, in which he deconstructs and reinvents the jungle using a variety of media, including charcoal, pencil, oil painting, and ceramics. Simplifying abstract natural forms creates artworks that cross the line between the familiar and the surreal, inviting viewers to experience the rainforest in a new way.

Postnaturalism: merging the organic with the alien

Wedel’s works engage with postnaturalism, a concept that explores the blurred boundaries between the natural and the artificial. This approach gives his art an eerie, spiritual quality, where plants transform into forms that are both familiar and unsettling. “There is an ambiguity between bodies, between what is human and what is plant, what is natural and what is artificial,” Wedel explains. By challenging these distinctions, his work encourages viewers to think about human intervention in nature, making it particularly relevant to current environmental discourse.

Costa Rican artist residency

Wedel recently completed a residency at Cero Uno, an artist-run space in downtown San José that has become a hub for contemporary Costa Rican art. During this residency, he was able to create new work that deepens his exploration of the interconnectedness of life forms and evolving definitions of what is natural. His time at Cero Uno underscores the importance of Costa Rican artist residencies in fostering innovation and supporting emerging artists.

Worldwide recognition with tradition

Wedel’s work has been exhibited in some of Costa Rica’s most prestigious venues, including the Museum of Costa Rican Art and the Spanish Cultural Center. His commitment to environmental awareness makes him a pioneer of a broader discussion about climate change.

For collectors looking to purchase Costa Rican art, Wedel offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that is deeply rooted in traditional Costa Rican art while pushing the boundaries of contemporary expression. His art is not only a reflection of the Costa Rican landscape, but also a commentary on the forces shaping our world today.

Contact information

For further information on Christian Wedel’s work or purchase inquiries please contact MÍRAME Fine Art at (email protected) or visit www.miramefineart.com.

Contact information

Belinda Seppings
Co-founder
(email protected)
+447821591397

SOURCE: MÍRAME Fine Art

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