ERGO: Spring Edition
We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated ERGO Spring Edition at [A]Space, the result of this year's Open Call.
Following a wealth of beautiful proposals, our second and final exhibition of this series will take place in March 2025.
The ERGO Spring Edition at [A]Space invites visitors to explore habitable structures that blur the lines between architecture, painting, and sculpture. The exhibition encourages reflection on structure as a dynamic habitat, shaped by both enduring and transient interventions.
Join us this March to witness the transformative power of collaboration between Martinho Costa and Frederico Vicente. Their creative synergy offers an enriching exploration of form, space, and the art - of living.
Martinho Costa: The Artist's Vision
In this solo exhibition Martinho Costa, a visionary artist known for his innovative approach to space and form, takes center stage. Since meeting Frederico Vicente in 2019, Martinho's work has evolved to seamlessly blend diverse artistic disciplines.
His installations question the traditional boundaries between sculpture and painting, engaging audiences in a dialogue about the essence of inhabited space. Martinho creates immersive structures with his own painting and salvaged materials, transforming them into something extraordinary. In his hands, these materials transcend themselves and challenge our perceptions of interior and exterior, presence and absence.
Frederico Vicente: The Curatorial Influence
Frederico Vicente, architect and curator, contributes a distinct curatorial vision that complements Martinho's artistic endeavors. Their collaboration, which began in 2019, has fostered a symbiotic relationship where curatorial and artistic practices intertwine. Frederico's interest in urban regeneration and noble versus ephemeral materials aligns with Martinho's exploration of space, form, and the limits of painting. Together, they have developed a narrative that enhances the exhibition experience, transforming "curatorial text" into a living, breathing part of the artwork.