MIAMI, Dec. 17, 2018
/PRNewswire/ -- SISMICA, ProChile's newest brand created with the
goal of promoting Chilean art in the international art scene,
reported extraordinary results of their debut activation in Miami
Art Week 2018. "We want to continue supporting SISMICA's
initiatives, particularly in Miami. As a mecca for Latin American art, our
galleries' presence in Miami Art Week is vital positioning
Chile's brand and identity in the
art world," explained Jorge
O'Ryan
At PINTA Miami, Factoría Santa Rosa sold three pieces by
27-year-old Fernanda López. Modos de Calzar was purchased by
CIFO (Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation). Mitologia del
Caminar, also by López, was sold to renowned Latin-American
collector Claudio Engel. They also
sold Introducciones del Vestir, by Fernanda López, and
pieces by Germán Gana and Gonzalo
Cienfuegos. The Isabel Croxatto gallery sold
two pieces of the An Unfolding Portrait series by Andrea
Levía and Faces Traces by Andrea
Wolf. NAC, the youngest of all the Chilean galleries
attending this year, sold Ruina
Blanda, a mix media piece by Matthew Neary. Lastly, La Sala gallery
sold three pieces by the Obras en Aluminio series by Marcela
Muñiz, a piece by Gonzalo Sanchez:
Geometria Sagrada, and a bronce sculpture by Ignacio Gana.
"We are off to a successful start for SISMICA, as we exceeded
our expectations in this first interventions. We will continue to
execute on our long-term strategies," said Isabel Aninat,
President of AGAC (Association of Chilean Contemporary Art
Galleries). "Our confidence in our model allowed us to showcase
strong selection in all three fairs."
Also, at PINTA Miami, the Chilean pavilion was curated by
Matias Allende. From a demented
geography to the telluric is a study of Pablo Neruda and
Gabriela Mistral's prose and the intrinsic relationship of the
subjects with the landscape.
"We are very excited with what happened at PINTA Miami,"
explained Isabel Croxatto, Treasurer of AGAC. "This was the first
time for most of the galleries in Miami Art Week. Without the
support of ProChile and SISMICA, this would have not been possible
for most of them."
At Art Miami,
AMS-XS, brought an incredible proposition by 2 artists who
were well received by all attending. They sold four pieces by
Nicolas Radic: Aluminio, Celofan,
Plastico Negro y Aluminio 2.
Untitled housed Aninat. From established artist's
Lotti Rosenfeld, the gallery sold
Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana. From Mid-career
Monica Bengoa, the gallery sold
One hundred and sixty-three shades of yellow, green, orange,
red, purple, brown, grey and blue (so far). Lastly, a piece
from emerging artist Mariana Najmanovich Untitled I.
"To be in Miami as a block was
an amazing experience that not only solidify our presence as
individual galleries, but also as a country. To be here as part of
ProChile and SISMICA's efforts allows us to act as a force that
puts Chilean art in the map of the international scene," explained
Nicole Andreu, secretary of
AGAC.
For SISMICA's press kit and images please visit:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8k1udigbltf5s4u/AADbb3-lLduhj15gDMKF2VbHa?dl=0
Media Contact: Maru Lanao,
786-514-0301, maru@intersectionspr.com
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