The article discusses the pivotal tensions in sculptural practice, notably through Gabriel Orozco's work, which integrates traditional techniques like modeling and casting with modern strategies such as readymades and photography. Highlighting a historical dialogue initiated by Marcel Duchamp's challenge to Constantin Brancusi, the text reflects on the viability of artisan methods in the contemporary art scene. Orozco's retrospective at Museo Jumex curated by Briony Fer unveils the complexities within his practice, showcasing a unique synthesis of forms and concepts in the evolution of sculpture over recent decades.
The dialectic between traditional artisanal sculpting and technologically produced readymades continues to shape the discourse of modern sculpture, as seen in Gabriel Orozco's oeuvre.
Orozco uniquely employs traditional sculptural techniques alongside readymades and photography, inviting a reevaluation of their relevance in contemporary art.
At the Museo Jumex, Orozco's retrospective exhibition allows us to explore his multifaceted sculptural practice, which defies easy categorization and embraces contradiction.
Briony Fer's curation of "Politécnico Nacional" prompts reflection on the evolution of sculptural forms over the last half century, emphasizing Orozco's unique contribution.
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