Elena Garrigolas at Saatchi Yates
Saatchi Yates introduces Elena Garrigolas, a Spanish artist, in her debut solo exhibition featuring 17 new works that blend dreamscapes, internet culture, and personal experiences into captivating and surreal self-portraits.
We found inspiring Elena Garrigolas’s fearless exploration of traumatic experiences and personal vulnerabilities, shaped by her upbringing in a religious environment. Drawing inspiration from feminist artists like Frida Khalo and Miriam Cahn, Garrigolas employs self-portraiture and absurd scenes to delve into themes of motherhood, aging, and beauty.
Her surrealist subjects, reminiscent of Francisco Goya's intensity, convey a personal narrative rooted in confronting pain and trauma. By infusing humor as a defense mechanism, Garrigolas navigates these dark themes with resilience and creativity, offering viewers a unique perspective on her journey.
Influenced by historical references and contemporary internet culture, Garrigolas parallels the strange and ambiguous nature of memes in her work. Aligning with the constant online presence of her generation, she transforms the absurdity found in medieval manuscripts' marginalia into modern visual diaries, creating a compelling bridge between art and internet humor.
What we love about Elena Garrigolas is her ability to seamlessly weave personal narratives, historical influences, and internet culture into visually striking artworks. Her exploration of pain, trauma, and vulnerability is both fearless and inspiring, offering viewers a fresh and captivating perspective on the complexities of the human experience.
14 Bury Street
St. James's
London
SW1Y 6AL
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10-6pm Sun 12-6pm
On view:
1st November - 17th December
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