Artists

Argentina

Alejandra Escribano
#Frontera

22.02.21 15.03.21

Mother, Artist and Research Professor at the Faculty of Arts, National University of Córdoba. She works at the Universidad Provincial de Córdoba, Secretariat of University Extension. For more than 20 years she has been investigating in a particular way on art as psychic self-exploration and on Artist’s Book – Object Book.
As an artist, her best description is card 1 of the tarot “the magician”, on her creation table she has different languages, techniques, supports and multiple possibilities that she has acquired for his manifestation.

In 2014 she was Director of the collective book: “Graphic Research” and author of the book “Estampa de Libertad”, the importance of Graphics in the work of Antonio Seguí. During 2013 together with the research team, she developed the “GEF” technique (Etching based on Ferromicáceous enamel- (Grabado en Base a esmalte Ferromicáceo)). She is also co-author of other books such as: “Artists’ Texts and other contexts”, “The Artist’s Book as an innovative didactic resource”; “Art and Education”, Research and teaching in Plastic and Audiovisual and other articles on contemporary graphics. In 2008 she was awarded Honorary Title Patron of Culture of the Javier De La Rosa Poet Museum granted by the Illustrious City Council of the Villa de Agaete, Spain.

ARTIST´S STATEMENT

My graphic work is mainly developed in metal techniques, embossing, photography and artist books. The images and techniques differ according to what I am trying to communicate. Sometimes they evoke expressionist abstractions; other figurations with autobiographical elements or a language of symbols, metaphors and allegories with a surrealist tone. Color treatment also ranges from achromatism to complex color treatments with highlights and Chine-collé.

In my latest creations I explore concepts and elements related to memory and autobiography. I have ventured into street art focusing more on social issues and Performances ritualizing actions.

ABOUT FRONTIER

As always, it has been a pleasure to participate in another Projecto ´ace. Successful combination of professionalism and friendliness, along with the atmosphere of familiarity. It is very interesting to reflect on the FRONTERA theme, to nourish yourself with the different ideas and proposals of the fellow residents.

BIO
Alejandra Escribano
1963 | Córdoba, Argentina
Lives and works in Córdoba, Argentina

STUDIES
2018 | Specialist in Contemporary Artistic Production Processes and Practices, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Argentina
1990 | Degree in Engraving, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Argentina

EXHIBITIONS
2013 |  MIXTURA, Engraving´s Exhibition, Assessorato alla cultura, Associazione ArTeo, Municipalidad de San Teodoro, Sardinia, Italy.
2010 | Iº International Penang Print Exhibition Malasya (USM). Penang Estado Museo y Universidad Sains Malasya, Malasya, Thailand.
2008 | International Graphics Biennial in Gualan, China.
2003 | International Graphics Triennial, Cairo, Egypt.
1996 | “The Artist’s Book Fair ¨, Barbican Centre, Concourse Gallery London, London, UK.

RESIDENCIES
2021 | Together Apart: Frontier, Residence, Proyecto ´ace,  Buenos Aires, Argentina

AWARDS
2007 | First Prize in Engraving, Small Format Hall, Mitra Arte, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2006 |Special Mention of the Jury: Photography, XXVIII Hall and Prize City of Córdoba, Argentina.
2003 | Finalist Work Award, Small Format Hall. ACEAS, Barcelona. Spain

Proyecto´ace
Artist-in-Residence International Program

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International Airport

Ministro Pistarini- Ezeiza (EZE)
Buenos Aires
45' to 60' trip

Domestic Airport

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
Buenos Aires

Buses

38, 39, 41, 42, 59, 63, 65, 67, 68, 151, 152, 161, 184, 194 and 168 (stop in the front door)

Subway/Metro

D Line (Green)
Olleros Station (4 blocks, 4')

Train

Mitre Line (either to Leon Suarez or Mitre)
Colegiales Station (1 block, 1')

The Latin America's Paris

Buenos Aires is Argentine Republic's capital city. With 15,000,000 inhabitants, it is one of the largest cities in Latin America and one of the 10 most populous urban centers in the world. Its cosmopolitan and urban character vibrates to the rhythm of a great cultural offer that includes monuments, churches, museums, art galleries, opera, music and theaters; squares, parks and gardens with old groves; characteristic neighborhoods; large shopping centers and fairs. Here we also find a very good lodging facilities, with accommodation ranging from hostels to five-star hotels of the main international chains. Buenos Aires also show off about its variety of restaurants with all the cuisines of the world, as well as to have cafes and flower kiosks on every corner.

A neighborhood founded on the Jesuit farms in the 17th century

We are located in Colegiales neighborhood where the tree-lined streets, some of which still have their original cobblestones, invite you to walk. Although the apartment buildings advance, low houses still predominate. It is a district of the city where about 20 TV production companies, design studios, artist workshops and the Rock&Pop radio have been located. The neighborhood also has six squares, one of which pays homage to Mafalda, the Flea Market, shops, restaurants and cafes like its neighboring Barrios de Palermo and Belgrano, with which it limits.

Proyecto´ace
Artist-in-Residence International Program

2024 Open Call #4
Residencies 2024-2025
Deadline 
October 31st, 2024

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