His photographs can be interpreted as poetry in varying degrees. They can be read as poetry, appreciated intellectually, or perceived aesthetically. Chema Madoz has devised his own language of expression; tackling his subject in one of three ways: as found, manipulated, or recreated in his studio.
Commissioned by Catherine Coleman and organized jointly by the Instituto Cervantes and the Ministry of Culture of Spain, the exhibition features more than 40 recent images by this distinguished Spanish photographer.
Chema Madoz (Madrid, 1958) is currently one of the most important exhibitors of Spanish photography. In this recent works, he highlights daily routines by way of metaphors and visual display; directing the viewer's attention to new perspectives of seeing what is hidden or what has occurred unnoticed.
Photo exhibit to run fromOctober 17 to November 29
Monday to Saturday
9 am to 8 pm
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Love the first photo... reminds me of the Sculpture by the Sea I photograph just last weekend.
ReplyDeleteI am still thinking what the Chema is trying to tell us with these pair of shoes tied together?
Great post and looks like a great exhibition.
"Poised between poetry, surrealism and a smile, Chema Madoz reveals a world in which the absurd observes us at every moment. His photos contain the world in a small envelope or a tiny wooden box. They have as their subject objects stripped of their primary function. Behind their usual appearance, their strangeness is revealed and makes us question what is normal.... More Chema Madoz was born January 20, 1958, in Madrid. His work, known throughout the world, was finally recognized in 1991 with the Kodak Prize for European Photography."
ReplyDeleteChema Madoz by Christian Caujolle
Sample photos:
http://www.hemmy.net/2007/01/25/creative-photos-by-chema-madoz/
Looks like his photographs are installations and sculptures (unless they've been Photo Shopped) and then a picture was taken for posterity...
Thank you for the info, Senor. Will try to check this out :)
ReplyDeleteganda ng mga gawa nya.. nakita ko po dito:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.chemamadoz.com
thanks for sharing this.. lalu akong na inspire...
Will try to catch this exhibit. Thank you for the info.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a very interesting exhibit.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, senor, how do I write the Spanish "n" in the keyboard? Gracias...
ReplyDeleteHola Señor,
ReplyDeleteWow...Our school is finally posted on your blog. :)
Please check out the DVD/VCD Titles and books available in the library. IC has a set of Filipiniana to boot.
Hasta luego,
El Cineasta
Many thanks for sharing a critique of Chema Madoz's works, Mario!
ReplyDeleteThe collection on exhibit is indeed provocative which I highly recommend for all to check out.
By the way, I love surrealism :)
I've a feeling you will truly enjoy his photographs, Dennis!
ReplyDeleteKung may panahon ka, Mimi, pasyalan mo. Sigurado marami kang ideya na makukuha. Galing niya!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Sidney!
ReplyDeleteIt's truly worth checking out.
It is, Photo Cache.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, check out my new post ... as you had requested ... hehehe!
I have an Apple laptop, Dennis. What I do is press "Option" or "Alt", and then the letter "N", and then "N" again :)
ReplyDeleteDennis, For those who are using a PC compatible pc or laptop try:
ReplyDeletecontrol + shift + tilde (right beside the numeric 1 / ! key on your upper left hand side of the keyboard).
Mario
It is a beautiful, modern building, El Cineasta. The facilities are very nice, too, which inspired me to someday brush-up my Spanish by taking intro classes again. Very nice setting, indeed.
ReplyDeleteYes, I plan to check out your library's Filipiniana collection!
Hola Señor,
ReplyDeleteThe design is modern. It was envisioned and conceptualized by Jaime Galván, our previous director who is now in Spain. He is also known for being an art-lover and loves visiting the Philippine countryside.
You may ask for the Chief Librarian, Manolo López, for books and you may ask for assistance regarding their Filipiniana collection.
I will post some news very soon regarding "La Navidad".
Hasta luego.
El Cineasta
I MUST visit this exhibit and learn from the master!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this one Eric!
Hi El Cineasta!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was told by the nice librarian that all I have to do is browse through their database, but their Filipiniana collection is not to be taken outside of the facility. But that's ok with me :)
A very nice and comfortable library, it also offers Wi-Fi!
I'll definitely make good use of its library!
Thank you!
A fine collection it is, Ding! I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure!
Señor,
ReplyDeleteHope to see you soon there! I'm happy that you would like to brush up with your Spanish again. :)
Saludos,
El Cineasta