Mau

Samayoa

My work explores the intricate relationship between memory and information, focusing on how personal experiences can be processed and transcribed into visual forms. Using a meticulous, almost surgical approach—employing scalpels and tweezers—I transform specific memories into abstract bitmaps that reflect themes of cultural identity, time, and the repetitive nature of disciplinary actions and physical punishment.

I view memory not as a static record but as a fluid process of reconstruction. By abstracting personal and migratory experiences, I aim to capture the shifting and evolving nature of identity. Through these visual transformations, I explore how memories adapt over time, mirroring both personal and cultural change. The patterns and textures in my work convey individual experiences while resonating with broader societal themes, including the ritualistic aspects of discipline and the lasting impact of migration.

The materiality of paper is integral to my practice, serving as both a medium and a metaphor for memory's fragility and resilience. Working with sculpted cotton paper, I emphasize the tactile process of reconstructing fragmented recollections

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Jardín Porteño, 2024
Photographs, drawings on paper, sculpted paper and other documents
22 x 33 x 2 cm

 

Matrimonio, 2024
Documents, sculpted paper, coloured pencil and other materials
22 x 33 x 1 cm

 

Crimes of Courage and Fear II, 2024
Soft pastel, coloured pencil and wax on sculpted cotton paper
22 x 15 x 2 in

El Cumple, 2024
Documents, sculpted paper, coloured pencil and other materials
22 x 33 x 1 cm

Step Forward, 2024
Sculpted cotton paper
22 x 17 x 1.5 in

Nacimiento, 2024
Documents, sculpted paper, coloured pencil and other materials
22 x 33 x 1 cm

Alborada, 2022
Documents, sculpted paper, coloured pencil and other materials
22 x 33 x 1 cm