Juxtapoz Magazine - Grief Embodies Infinite Colors (A Coroner's Wife): Lujan Perez in Paris
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Luján Pérez's debut solo exhibition in Paris, "Grief Embodies Infinite Colors (A Coroner's Wife)", showcases her exploration of grief through monochromatic artworks on wood and paper. Drawing on her personal experiences and her marriage to a funeral director, Pérez aims to evoke a deeper understanding of mortality. The emphasis on black-and-white art allows viewers to engage with the emotions surrounding loss in a universal context. Each creation is inspired by personal and historical references, aiming to convey complex feelings about death without resorting to melodrama. The exhibition invites reflection on shared human experiences of grief.
Luján Pérez believes that she captures deeper connections to grief through monochromatic art, allowing viewers to experience emotions associated with loss without cultural distractions.
The artist's intimate knowledge of death and mourning informs her exhibition, where each piece rebuffs melodrama while painting complex narratives surrounding loss.
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