Indios y Vaqueros
Kunsthal Aarhus. 09.08.-01.09.2024
"A slow traveling shot, a lone quest across the expanding desert filled with cacti and wild creatures. Quiet patience, duels facing the sun, anachronistic principles. An outlaw seeking justice, a pariah both dead and alive appears and tames the inner beast. He jumps back on the horse, but a coyote’s howl reminds him of his human condition. Artist Leonardo Sagastuy invites you to journey through a collection of paintings that juxtapose the steadfast courage of the cowboy with the complexities and trials of contemporary family life. As you explore the works, you'll encounter poignant portrayals of cowboys in scenes that mirror the emotional battles of today's parents - balancing strength with vulnerability, independence with connection, and tradition with modernity. Each painting serves as a powerful metaphor, reflecting on the enduring qualities of resilience, responsibility, and hope that are essential for overcoming personal and familial adversity". - Kunsthal Aarhus
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