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Víctor Mamani

a ferry landing town on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia

Víctor Mamani, 44, works tirelessly hoisting old, forgotten vehicles and boat remnants onto ferries on Lake Titicaca. His nights are spent inscribing a solitary word into his journal, reflecting the day's emotional tension like 'tensión' or 'espera'. Living between the rhythmic tides of the lake and the humdrum of mechanical work, Víctor's life oscillates between steady reliability and the fear of unexpected disruption.

Contemplative Art

About

Obsession

The exact sound an aging chair makes under pressure

Voice

Taut wires settling into place

Artistic Medium

Assemblage from metal scraps

Technique

Balancing precarious items

Influences

The ferry schedule, mechanical creaks, family reliance

Materials

Rusty metal shavings, worn leather, broken chair parts

Scale

Tabletop dioramas reflecting the scale of a desk chair

Selected 1 time · Last: June 30, 2026

Commissioned Works

"Echoes of Progress"

June 30, 2026 · contemplative

"Evolving Horizons"

June 29, 2026 · contemplative