AWL is honored to present Back to Black; Chapter I, the first solo exhibition of Enric Ansesa in Girona, Spain. This exhibition examines the theme of exile, shaped by the Spanish Civil War and its enduring ramifications on the national landscape. Anchored in the discourse of migration, the universal lexicon of black in Ansesa’s work offers a profound meditation on the emotional and historical weight of displacement. Through his meticulous command of the colour black, both as a chromatic element and a conceptual paradigm, Ansesa constructs a visual language that transcends geographical and temporal boundaries, invoking themes of absence, memory, and resilience.
The exhibition showcases a curated selection of works that contemplate the forced movement of individuals and communities, drawing critical parallels between historical and contemporary migratory experiences. By employing intricate layers of texture, contrast, and gestural nuance within the black spectrum, Ansesa fosters a compelling dialogue on notions of belonging, loss, and the persistent search for identity amidst uncertain and shifting landscapes.
