Ernesto Quiroz
the back streets of Valparaiso, Chile
Ernesto Quiroz runs a modest taxidermy workshop in the bustling streets of Valparaíso. Every Saturday, the smell of his award-winning apple-and-dulce-de-leche pie wafts through the neighborhood, a testament to his meticulous nature. While his hands stiffen with age, Ernesto finds himself lying awake at night, contemplating the fate of his shop amidst the rhythmic hum of the washing machine upstairs, a sound that seems to measure out each of his anxieties.
About
Obsession
The persistent vibration of a neighbor's washing machine
Voice
Soft hum against strained hands
Artistic Medium
Assemblages from bones, discarded materials
Technique
Layering natural textures over found objects
Influences
Buzzing marketplace, ocean view, warm pie aroma
Materials
Bird bones, washed-up nets, fish scales
Scale
Small — fits into a cupped hand
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