When I thought putting fiber optics through taxidermy birds was a good idea. On view NOW in Porto. 'Reluctant Garden' curated by Sofia Lemos, with artists Álvaro Urbano, Ariel Schlesinger, Nina Canell and Rei Naito. apart from Ariel Schlesinger, because thats me. @slemoslemos@alvaro_urbano@culturgest
Ariel Schlesinger (@athinginathing ) transforms everyday materials—like glass, paper, fire, and air—into poetic reflections on fragility, chance, and control. His sculptures and installations often involve acts of risk or transformation, such as burning, breaking, or balancing objects in unlikely ways. Drawing inspiration from impermanence and the tension between destruction and creation, Schlesinger uses subtle gestures to reveal the vulnerability hidden within ordinary things, inviting viewers to reconsider the delicate balance that shapes both material and human experience.
