Inspired by natural forms from skin to plants and animals, Chilean artist Josefina Concha’s sculptural textiles pull away from the wall with lively dynamism. Each thick, textured surface is created from machine-sewn lines of thread that cause the surface to buckle, resembling fungi, growth rings of trees or the patterns of geodes. Featured in Praxis Gallery’s group exhibition ‘Walking Lines,’ this piece – titled ‘Charco’ (pool) – is a standout in an excellent show of work by Latin American artists who are expanding textile traditions. (On view in Chelsea through June 3rd).
