Dualities in Gold and Ruby - Cynthia Cohen
In a new series of works by Cythia Cohen, Suspended Universes appeals to our curiosity, intuition and a sense of playfulness.
Cynthia Cohen’s four captivating works explore themes of duality and connection through distinct but intertwined elements. Día and Noche are richly detailed compositions adorned with gleaming golden jewelry, capturing the shifting moods of light and shadow.
In these pieces, gold serves as both material and metaphor, transforming precious objects into luminous narratives of day and night. In contrast, Mar and Tierra depict vivid red rubies seemingly floating within ethereal landscapes, evoking the dynamic tension and harmony between sea and earth.
The fiery gems symbolize the vitality of the land and the depth of the ocean, inviting viewers into a meditative space where color, texture, and symbolism converge. Together, these four works form the series of Suspended Universes, with references to Surrealism, Cohen weaves a poetic exploration of nature’s cycles and the interplay of light, matter and emotion.
Cynthia Cohen is a prominent visual artist. She graduated from the Escuela Nacional Prilidiano Pueyrredón and further honed her skills under the mentorship of Laura Batkis, Pablo Suárez, and Marcia Schwartz. Cohen’s work is deeply rooted in Pop Art, often characterized by the depiction of naturalistically rendered animals and oversized jewelry pieces.
Her compositions blend humor with unsettling elements, drawing from Argentina’s rich artistic heritage and her interest in kitsch. Throughout her career, Cohen has showcased her art
in numerous solo and group exhibitions both domestically and internationally. Notable exhibitions include Sin Palabras at Centro Cultural Recoleta in 2008, Futuro Brillante at Galería Van Riel in 2016, and Bomba de Brillo at Museo Marco in 2020.
