Hello Monaco #14 Spring 2022 | Page 119

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Christie ’ s NYC , 2019 / show “ Educate ”
© Lina Condes
© Lina Condes
Sports series / project “ iBall ”
© Lina Condes
Sculpture “ Anthropogenic ”,
2019 / Dried Specimens , gold leaf , crystal resin
and ironic — strong monumental players in a brave new world . These artworks uphold the illusion of an eternal perfection which can be strived for and achieved . These sculptures are allegories for our times .
: What exhibitions are you working on or have you participated in ?
LC : The “ Educate ” exhibition at Christie ’ s , “ Extraterrestrial Odyssey ” for the Venice Biennale , “ Happy ” at M17 Contemporary Art Centre , “ Dwellings of Eternity ” at Crossing Art . My sculpture “ The Thinker ” was at the Summer Exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art .
: What role does the artist have in society ?
LC : First of all , to help people view the world from a different or novel perspective ; also to express emotions in a visible manner and to make social changes .
: What is the best way our readers can follow you on social media ?
LC : LinaCondes . com , @ Lina _ condes .
: Lina , this was very inspiring . A special thank you for sharing so much with HelloMonaco !
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