About this Event
FLORENCIA GECHTER
After graduating as a graphic designer from the University of Buenos Aires, Florencia Gechter initiated her training journey by joining the workshop led by María Luisa Manassero. She also pursued a range of courses that significantly contributed to her development at the Parsons School of Design in New York. In addition, she ventured into photoengraving at Lucrecia Urbano's Zona Imaginaria workshop, became a part of the School of Projects led by Laura Messing, and attended Projecto 8, overseen by Francisca Kweitel. In recent years, she has been actively participating in Sergio Bazán's workshop and art clinics.
Her exhibitions include a solo show at the Standard Bank Foundation titled "Urban Chronicles"; "Dos Caras" at Otto Galería and "Bordes" at the Argentine Embassy in Washington DC.
The direct connection between her roles as a graphic designer and as an artist is quite evident in the artwork. In "Bordes", Florencia has a unique rhythm, defined by the materials, colors, monochrome brushstrokes and work processes in which it is involved. The silhouettes that characterize its landscapes recall our first artistic expressions and adopt anthropomorphic forms, discernible among an infinite number of shapes. Her work seems to believe in universal energy. The bodily expressions, the life cycles, the terrestrial and the ancestral, are combined in works that mimic a primitive essence.
There are paper cuts, crossing outs and overlapping shapes to try to communicate something that has been silenced. Her collages evoke the passage of time and the indecipherable traces of a life lived. The exhibition invites you to explore the artist's experiments, where the represented elements intertwine, disappear or reappear with her brush strokes.
To ensure the best experience for all of our guests and to ensure their safety, we have implemented the following measures at all of our future events:
1.) RSVP to secure your spot at our events. Space is limited. Only one invitation under the same name is allowed. If there are two, one of them will be deleted. If you have made a reservation but you will not be able to attend the event, please cancel your reservation 24 hours in advance. This will allow you to attend future events.
2.) Dress Code: Smart Casual/Cocktail Attire
3.) Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
4.) No food or beverages allowed
5.) Pets are not allowed.
6.) Unfortunately, there are no elevators on the premises. Therefore, accessibility to attend concerts or movie events on the upper floors may not be possible for everyone at this time.
7.) Guests must abide by the house rules to participate in the event.
8.) The Consulate may refuse to allow -or permit to remain- in the Consulate facilities any person who causes a disturbance of any kind or who is behaving in a objectionable manner.
Hoping you will be able to attend,
Best regards,
Argentine Consulate
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Consulate General of Argentina, 12 West 56th Street, New York, United States
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