Can You See?

Can You See? is Tony D'Amico's powerful response to today's social and political challenges. Through this work, he highlights the contradictions of our times, where brutality and corruption often go unchecked, while compassion and truth are overlooked. Acting as a voice for the voiceless, it invites viewers to face harsh realities while holding onto hope and resistance. Inspired by the layered complexity of Hieronymus Bosch's paintings, the artwork appears gentle and inviting from a distance but reveals darker themes up close. D'Amico uses ambiguity to provoke reflection and dialogue, emphasizing the close ties between politics, corporate greed, and ongoing conflicts. Can You See? calls for greater awareness and compassion in a troubled world.

Tony D'Amico, known as Tony D'AmicoDNTT, is a sculptor who transforms scrap metals and found materials into artworks. Over the past thirty years, he has developed a practice focused on creating new aesthetics from the discarded materials of modern society. His work addresses important themes like environmental sustainability, ecology, and social inclusion, reflecting on the paradoxes of contemporary life.

Carolina Amaya’s artistic expression serves as an act of resistance, a declaration of independence from our mental structure. It is also a powerful way to recover from personal and intergenerational traumas. Through her practice, Amaya wants to remind us that true transformation begins within us. Her art is deeply rooted in her Latin American heritage, blending its rich cultural diversity with her experience in Berlin. Concretely using organic materials such as Bijao tree leaves, handcrafted textiles, raffia and human hair as a tribute to her ancestral heritage and celebration of Nature, while incorporating fetish and kinky materials such as leather, chains, metal from the erotic scene in Berlin. By juxtaposing these contrasting elements, Amaya's art pieces spark a dialogue between tradition and contemporary. Colonialism, identity, cultural hybridity, healing, and sensuality are themes explored by the artist with the intent to create a new narrative that celebrates the human body and its desires, allowing it to be wild and humoristic. Amaya’s work is a testament to the power of self-love, self-acceptance, kindness, and liberation from societal constrains, inspiring viewers to engage with their inner selves and explore the depths of their sensuality.