At Arde Gallery, the letter Q invites us to a reflection that moves away from the conventional. We explore Quietude, the silence that art needs to manifest; we delve into the Chimera, the fusion of the improbable that defines contemporary creativity; and finally, we discover the Quinta, that refuge of peace where nature and architecture become a single work of art.
QUIETUDE \ The light that invites us to silence
Art doesn’t always shout; sometimes, it whispers. In quietude, we find the true essence of contemplation. It is in the silence where a work speaks to us, where details are revealed, and emotions manifest without words. Quietude is the space that allows for an intimate connection between the viewer and the creation.
Contemporary artists like James Turrell have dedicated their work to creating this quietude. Through his immersive light and space installations, he invites the viewer into a meditative experience, a pause that disconnects us from the noise to connect with our own perception. It is art that becomes a refuge, a means to achieve inner peace in San Miguel de Allende, where calmness is found in its most serene corners.To learn more about the work of James Turrell: Works by James Turrell
CHIMERA | When the improbable unites
The chimera, more than a mythological creature, is a concept. It is the union of disparate elements to create something entirely new and surprising. In art, the chimera is the manifestation of limitless creativity, an artist’s ability to merge ideas, techniques, and materials in an unexpected way. It is contemporary art that defies categories and dares to explore beyond the known.
In San Miguel de Allende, this search for the new is experienced in places like Fábrica La Aurora, a cultural center that houses artists who experiment with a mix of the classic and the modern, sculpture with installation, painting with design. It’s a place where innovation is the norm and where each work is a chimera in itself, a piece that invites us to expand our minds.To get to know a space that fuses art and design: Fábrica La Aurora
QUINTA | The art of inhabiting a garden
In Mexico, the quinta is a term that evokes an oasis of peace. It’s a country house or a vacation villa, a space where architecture merges with nature. In San Miguel de Allende, quintas are a clear example of how art inhabits in an intimate and organic way, with gardens that are living compositions and spaces that celebrate tranquility.
Exploring a quinta is entering a universe of design and nature, where the light, textures, and colors of the local flora become part of the aesthetic. It is a way of reminding us that beauty is everywhere and that a home, a garden, or a simple room can be a work of art in itself. The quinta is proof that the art of living is the most important of all.To learn about one of these beautiful properties: Quinta Amores
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