Ficcions, by the artist Isidre Manils (Barcelona, 1948), is being held at the Espai Art l’Abadia de Sant Joan de les Abadesses from 6 May (6 pm) until 16 July. Part of the Fundació Vila Casas Itiner’ART programme, the display is of a selection of works touching on the most commonly recurring themes in the artist’s work, with special attention paid to the gaze.
Curated by Natàlia Chocarro, Ficcions associates painting with film, the two great media of the gaze, and reflects on the dual function of seeing and divining. According to the curator, looking implies delving into the entrails of that which remains hidden in the shadow of a presence, which is how Ficcions moves, between shadows to silently approach the light.