Solarium

The exhibition "Solarium", presents abstract paintings by Carolina Aboarrage, that are informed by  her Brazilian roots and her work as graphic designer. Aboarrage questions the aesthetics of perfection and efficiency, which are perpetuated by colonial influences, seeking to free herself from these restrictions and inserting her works with leisure, pleasure and cultural diversity. Her work exists at the interplay of cultural references, repetitive patterns, vibrant colours and imperfect lines that evoke contemplation.

The exhibition promotes another aesthetic that values diversity and personal expression. The decolonisation of the gaze is achieved through excess. Irregular lines and imperfect shapes subvert the notion of impeccability of Northern European culture. 

Used to meticulously planned compositions in her work as a graphic designer, Aboarrage allows spontaneity and intuition to guide her creative process, resulting in an aesthetic of excess.