Name: Amigos Imaginarios (in Spanish)
SKU: 46546692
Price: 334.00 ZAR
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Author: Fidel Sclavo
ISBN: 9789876128605

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Physical Book

Author

Fidel Sclavo

Publisher

Vergara Y Riba Editoras

Synopsis "Amigos Imaginarios (in Spanish)"

Los amigos imaginarios andan siempre por ahí. Cuando hay mucha gente, se asustan un poco y quedan quietos en su lugar. Adoptan formas de objetos comunes tijeras, dedales, lámparas, gomas de borrar. De esa manera pasan inadvertidos. Y nadie se da cuenta que están donde están. A veces, se ponen a contar cuentos. Unos son más conversadores que otros. Pero todos te entienden, aun sin hablar. También pueden quedarse en silencio... Mirando. Un libro desbordante y creativo. Las ilustraciones proponen un mundo de asombro, una lectura diferente de los objetos cotidianos.

Fidel Sclavo

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Fidel Sclavo is a renowned Uruguayan visual artist born in Tacuarembó. His work is characterized by a mix of poetic, symbolic, and dreamlike elements that move between illustration, collage, and painting. Throughout his career, he has developed a distinctive style that combines the subtlety of the stroke with a deep emotional and conceptual charge. His work has been exhibited both in Uruguay and abroad, standing out for its ability to evoke mysterious and interior universes through minimalist compositions loaded with meaning.

In addition to his artistic work, Sclavo has ventured into graphic design, photography, and art direction, collaborating on various publications and cultural projects. His aesthetic sensitivity and constant search for new forms of expression have positioned him as an influential figure in the contemporary art scene of his country. Over time, he has maintained a unique voice within Latin American art, exploring themes such as identity, memory, and human fragility. His work, introspective and silent, invites contemplation and internal dialogue, consolidating his place as one of the most unique artists of his generation.

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