BienCuadrado is extremely proud to present the first solo show of Swedish illustrator and animator Kristin Sagli. In what could be seen as a departure from her professional practise, Lush embodies an investigation that has been ongoing in her personal work for many years. Her intricate drawings seduce us to a world of voluptuous abstract forms, mingling with flora and fauna. The viewer suddenly finds themselves in Alice's own shoes, navigating these Wonder-landscapes, where anything can appear in the corner of one’s eye.



The processes are equally curious, and intertwined. Originating as pencil sketches without pre-planned composition or idea, the vines organically begin to wrap around first the page, the artist and then the viewer, slowly squeezing tighter as they grow. Later a blush may be added, a pastel tinge that can hint at life in a delicate skin, a precious hue you might expect only of sakura blossom. These layers are gently airbrushed in digitally, layer by layer, as if by a renaissance painter. At times further layers are added, only to extend the investigation. In a fascinatingly solid and natural series, it is not clear at which point the work begins or ends, neither through process or design.



Kristin Sagli studied scientific illustration in Sweden before she discovered her passion for animation. She has been working as a 3d animator and freelance illustrator in New Zealand, Sweden and Spain for the last 15 years.



Lush runs at BienCuadrado from 14th February through until 15th April. Viewing hours can be found on the BienCuadrado facebook page or can be arranged by private appointment.