Somewhere Over the Rainbow
November 30 — January 14 2024
Unión (espacio para artistas) / Calle Unión 221 / Escandón / CDMX
The series "A Landscape is Being Erased" embodies an exploration centered around the concept of erasure in connection with the notion of landscape. Through the medium of drawing, Adrián White elaborates on the layering of images and landscapes on the same surface. These layers gradually fade into one another, transforming into entirely novel forms that unveil a distinctive poetic power within the imagery. The act of erasure, far from implying elimination, becomes a way to unleash new perspectives for observation and imagination. It evokes the presence of other realities, enabling a critical standpoint in relation to the domestication of perception associated with the conventional portrayal of landscapes.
Adrian White
Andronik, born in Moscow in March '88, is a versatile artist, actor, and producer with almost 20 years of experience as a graphic designer. His journey spans from advertising art direction in San Francisco to becoming an art director at TV Rain and a theatre actor in Moscow. Graduating from film school, Andronik occasionally lectures on experimental cinema.
In 2014, Andronik initiated the 'Usual Routes' project, capturing global photos from moving transportation using a smartphone. Each photo, concealing not just landscapes but up to 10 minutes of time, forms panoramas of hundreds of vertical segments. The unpredictable results create a meditative game, redirecting attention to the passing scenery. Seated in the 'back seat,' Andronik takes control, transforming the mundane act of commuting into a purposeful journey where reality unfolds as a gift.
Over the past 15 years, Andronik engaged in various projects, including a clothing brand, Instagram print service, music festivals, and volunteering at an art camp. In 2018, Andronik produced a successful theatrical festival and contributed to the first photo biennale in Suzdal, Russia, as a producer.
In 2022, Andronik identifies as an artist creating participatory art, akin to an "amusement park attraction". His participatory art emphasizes interaction, using simple concepts to address diverse aspects of life. Recognizing the significance of his art, Andronik possesses a unique ability to perceive overlooked details.