Adán y Esteban es un proyecto de Eny Roland Hernández, artista que forma parte del proyecto Galería Urbana. Se trata de una reelaboración de la primera pareja humana y presenta fotografías fragmentadas de conformidad a la técnica que este colectivo ha venido utilizando. Propone una discusión en torno a la homosexualidad, una realidad con manifestaciones a lo largo de la historia en diferentes épocas y en diferentes lugares, que divide, polariza y enfrenta a grupos promotores y opositores.
La aceptación que los homosexuales pueden tener y la discusión en torno la igualdad de derechos son temas vitales en la convivencia y en el saber compartir. Esta propuesta persigue presentar este aspecto de la vida humana para fomentar el espíritu de diálogo y compartir experiencias y reflexiones al respecto.
Con un buen manejo de la luz y con encuadres directos, pone sobre la mesa este tema, y lo enfoca desde una perspectiva urbana y tradicional –allí la paradoja- como es y ha sido la Sexta Avenida. Escenario que ha sido testigo de un pasado histórico y reciente y que está viviendo, como la sociedad guatemalteca, profundos cambios en su configuración. Su propuesta se integra con los alrededores y cobra un poderoso sentido.
Lo que anima a Eny Roland Hernández es invitar al esfuerzo de comprender al ser humano en su integridad, de modo que la homosexualidad no sea motivo de un recurso discursivo, sino un hecho que pueda ser discutido desde una visión integral del hombre. Invita a reflexionar acerca de qué consecuencias trae para la relación del individuo consigo mismo y con los demás a fin de evitar todo tipo de discriminación.
Texto por: Silvia Herrera, Curadora de la XVIII Bienal de Arte Paiz.
La fotografía se colocó en varias secciones en forma que los peatones pudieran observar parte de la fotografía de manera impactante a gran escala, al final se colocó la fotografía completa en una pared de la 7ma avenida, la cual fue parcialmente destruida por alguna persona que le ofendió, pero dándole más carácter y significados a la obra .
Adam and Steve is a bold project by photographer Eny Roland, artist and founding member of the Urban Gallery Collective. His project puts a masculine twist on the story of the first human couple. He employs his group’s signature street-art technique by arranging letter-sized photos, like mosaic tiles, to make up a single image. This project stimulates discussion on homosexuality; a reality that has known artistic manifestations throughout history, yet still polarizes and provokes confrontations between supporters and opposition groups.
The acceptance of homosexuals and the discussion about equal rights are vital issues when it comes to living harmoniously in community. Eny Roland´s art presents this aspect of humanity in order to foster dialogue and to enable the sharing of experiences and thoughts on the subject.
Blending adroit management of light and straight-on composition, this project is also a mix of both the modern and the traditional—much like Guatemala City’s Sixth Avenue, where much of the exhibit was originally shown. This avenue has been the backdrop of important events in Guatemala´s history; and is currently experiencing deep changes—just like Guatemalan society. Eny´s art seamlessly blends with its surroundings to create a powerfully evocative impression on its viewers.
Through his art, Eny Roland challenges us to more holistically examine human beings as a whole, so that homosexuality is not a divisive issue, but merely another fact that can be discussed in terms of what it means to be human. In this sense, Eny’s art is activism. Through stark images of masculinity we confront the diverse possibilities of what it means to be a man and through doing so, may prevent many forms of discrimination.
Adam and Steve is a bold project by photographer Eny Roland, artist and founding member of the Urban Gallery Collective. His project puts a masculine twist on the story of the first human couple. He employs his group’s signature street-art technique by arranging letter-sized photos, like mosaic tiles, to make up a single image. This project stimulates discussion on homosexuality; a reality that has known artistic manifestations throughout history, yet still polarizes and provokes confrontations between supporters and opposition groups.
The acceptance of homosexuals and the discussion about equal rights are vital issues when it comes to living harmoniously in community. Eny Roland´s art presents this aspect of humanity in order to foster dialogue and to enable the sharing of experiences and thoughts on the subject.
Blending adroit management of light and straight-on composition, this project is also a mix of both the modern and the traditional—much like Guatemala City’s Sixth Avenue, where much of the exhibit was originally shown. This avenue has been the backdrop of important events in Guatemala´s history; and is currently experiencing deep changes—just like Guatemalan society. Eny´s art seamlessly blends with its surroundings to create a powerfully evocative impression on its viewers.
Through his art, Eny Roland challenges us to more holistically examine human beings as a whole, so that homosexuality is not a divisive issue, but merely another fact that can be discussed in terms of what it means to be human. In this sense, Eny’s art is activism. Through stark images of masculinity we confront the diverse possibilities of what it means to be a man and through doing so, may prevent many forms of discrimination.
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