Francisco Diaz Scotto - "Patio Misionero"

15 - 29 January 2022 Hashimoto Contemporary SF
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Francisco Diaz Scotto Blue Curtain, 2021 acrylic on linen 53 x 45 in 134.6 x 114.3 cm
Francisco Diaz Scotto
Blue Curtain, 2021
acrylic on linen
53 x 45 in
134.6 x 114.3 cm

SAN FRANCISCO - Hashimoto Contemporary is pleased to present Patio Misionero - the debut solo exhibition by Argentinian-based artist Francisco Diaz Scotto (Pastel). The artists large scale paintings bring to life colorful still-life photos from his grandmother's previously unearthed film photos.

 

The exhibition features new paintings inspired nostalgic memories found in this film camera at the artists family home in Misiones, Argenitina. Known for its subtropical weather and mostly jungle environment, Misiones creates a habitat of lush floral and plant life. The found film contained forgotten film negatives of orchids and plants grown by his grandmother. Each frame unpacked images of exuberant flowers and surface details of a domestic landscape frozen in time: the dishes in the kitchen, fishing rods, tables with plates and bowls strewn about them as well as lawn chairs sitting under the eaves of a house.

 

Patio Misionero focuses on these lost moments from family memories and brings forward a world of mysterious scenes, rich in atmospheres that are shadowed and idyllic. The artist incorporates floral patterns into backgrounds and tablecloths of his scenes referencing Misiones vibrant vegetation, which creates the perfect balance between reality and fantasy. Paying homage to his family and the rediscovered moments shared with his grandmother, Diaz Scotto creates an exuberant world in his large scale paintings allowing the viewer to step into his lush and embellished imagined past.


Patio Misionero will be on view January 15th - 29th with an opening reception on Saturday, January 15th from 1pm-7pm, no appointment necessary. Viewing appointments available for the duration of the exhibition here. In order to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff, please note that proof of full vaccination and masks are required for entry. For more information, additional images or to recevie a collectors preview of available work, please email San Francisco Director, Vanessa Indies at SF@hashimotocontemporary.com

 

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Francisco Diaz Scotto presenta una serie de imágenes inspiradas en un hallazgo fortuito: en la casa familiar de la provincia argentina de Misiones, donde el paisaje que predomina es la selva y el clima de lluvia, el artista encontró una cámara fotográfica analógica con un rollo sin revelar. Las fotos que allí esperaban son registros de las orquídeas de su abuela, una cultivadora orgullosa. Detrás de la exuberancia de las flores se escurren detalles de un espacio doméstico detenido en el tiempo: la vajilla en la cocina, la caña de pescar, floreros y macetas, la camiseta de fútbol, el mantel de hule, un insecticida, reposeras debajo del alero a la hora del mate. Es por esas fugas que la visión del pintor consolida el imaginario que despliega luego en este cuerpo de obra.


La pintura de Diaz Scotto se aboca al entorno inmediato para ofrecer escenas misteriosas, de atmósferas tan mágicas como ensombrecidas. Flora y fauna son recreadas en tanto tales, pero también toman el lugar de diseños o estampados de objetos, como si, al fin, la naturaleza se colara en lo humano que intenta disciplinarla. El pintor consigue un equilibrio extraño de realidad y fantasía, que también resulta en una observación sobre el monte misionero.

 

Entre el presente vívido y la memoria fantasmagórica, las composiciones que aquí se muestran destacan por sus formas sólidas y colores vibrantes. La dedicación a las superficies y las texturas constituye el procedimiento predilecto del artista en la recuperación afectiva de sus linajes, especialmente, los femeninos.

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