Guillermo Lorca:The Shine in the Other Room | Tang Contemporary Art Seoul
Exhibitions
Guillermo Lorca’s The Light of Another Room explores the subconscious feelings that shape the human inner world. Through the interweaving of archetypal images and myths, Lorca’s work delves into the mysteries of the psyche. Each work is a window into the mysterious interaction between humans and nature, depicting animals, children and female characters - they appear as preconscious beings, full of unadorned intensity and primal power.
Inspired by the fact that each god, spirit or demon in ancient mythology represents a specific impulse, Lorca reconstructs these archetypes in a modern context. His characters become protagonists of new myths, revealing the secrets hidden in landscapes that are filled with danger and temptation. The works on display are both aesthetically beautiful and conceptually profound, providing a glimpse into Lorca’s inner journey and vivid chapters of his long dream.
Lorca’s creative process is intricate, starting with a small spark of inspiration (usually an image), which is archived, categorized and annotated. Through a meticulous and almost magical process, these references are transformed into possibilities that fuel his art. As a result, the act of painting itself becomes a ritualized experience that produces unique objects that are "worthy of being painted."
Intertwined with themes of violence, beauty, harmony, fragility, eroticism, tenderness, and magic, his work evokes a variety of emotions in the viewer. Lorca hopes that the viewer will experience a visceral sensation - a flutter in the stomach, a quickening of the heartbeat, a sense of strangeness and fascination. Viewing the paintings in person, one can appreciate the richness of detail and the shock of life-size figures, an immersive experience that is like witnessing an unexplainable story unfold.
From initial inspiration to final creation, Lorca's rigorous approach to painting highlights his dedication to craft and concept. This process involves not only the accumulation and combination of visual references, but also the actual construction of models and elements that guide his artistic conception. The combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology highlights the uniqueness of each work, and every brushstroke and color choice contributes to the overall narrative and emotional impact.
Each of the works in this exhibition embodies Lorca’s unwavering commitment to quality and artistic integrity. They are not only testimonies of his personal experiences, but also symbolic reflections of the most intense moments in his life, especially those during his childhood. The exhibition takes the viewer into a deeply personal and emotional space through an immersive approach combined with the intimate scale of Lorca’s characters.
The Light in Another Room aims to transcend the traditional boundaries of art, inviting the viewer to experience the realm where the subconscious and the conscious world collide. The exhibition title itself alludes to a hidden radiance that illuminates the unseen corners of the mind, where primal power coexists with tender emotions. This exhibition not only showcases Lorca’s virtuosity, but also his ability to capture universal human experiences, which makes each work resonate deeply on an emotional level.
This exhibition is a fascinating exploration of the world of Guillermo Lorca, where the boundaries between the subconscious and the real, the mythical and the contemporary, merge into a fascinating aesthetic experience. The Light of Another Room invites viewers to explore the mysterious and often disturbing beauty of the human mind - all revealed through the extraordinary artistic vision of Guillermo Lorca.