ABOUT US
We are visual artists who tackle socialized aesthetic production. Faced with a given aesthetic problem, we elaborate concepts, which will become percept in the construction of the visual text. What is important for us is the creation of visual codes, in order to then overcast the textual outlines. For this we draw on various literary sources and the passage of terms. We work exclusively with Canson® papers, focussing on their application as a medium, which offers an unusual way of aesthetic work. In Canson® papers we find the ideal material to develop our projects, since we have a very wide variety of colours, textures, grains, weights, taking advantage of their durability, since they are pigmented in pulp, a property that is essential for the application of certain techniques.
CARLOS ARA MONTI
Born in Paraná (1948), Entre Ríos, Argentina. Graduated from the Higher and Tertiary Art Schools "Fine Arts School Manuel Belgrano" and "Prilidiano Pueyrredón" (National School of Fine Arts Prilidiano Pueyrredón) in Buenos Aires. He was appointed as permanent Art Professor at the UNA (National University of Arts). He participated in National and Provincial Exhibitions. He is the founder of the Group "TES XX" and "OBRAS EN PAPEL" (Art on Paper). He participated in various solo and group exhibitions. He exhibited with the Group TES XX at: "Museum of Modern Art of Latin America"; Organization of American State presented with the sponsorship of the Museum of Modern Art of Latin America; Organization of American State Building, Washington DC, USA. With OBRAS EN PAPEL various exhibitions were presented in Galleries and Museums in Argentina and in foreign countries. He designed and directed stage projects, one remarkable is: "Borges Universe" – International Foundation "Jorge Luis Borges", "Palais de Glace", State Secretary of Culture, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He conducted seminars and courses at different universities in Argentina. Art work of his authorship is in the hands of collections in Argentina, USA, Canada, France, Germany and Spain.
JUAN MIGUEL PITA
Born in Buenos Aires. Drawing Teacher, graduates from U.N.A. (National University of Arts) in 2000; Bachelor´s degree at UNA in 2007. Professor at UNA since 2002, at subject: Visual Language I to VII. He took a two years course on cartoons at the school "Garaycochea", with the master Osvaldo Viola "Oswald”. Since 1996 participates in exhibitions, performs drawing and comic workshops in schools and fairs, and creates the aesthetic investigation group Territorio Háptico. Bookbinder and musician. From 2000 onwards he participates in the exhibitions of the Group Obras en Papel. Art work of his authorship is in the hands of collections in Argentina, USA, Perú, Australia, Germany and Africa.
KUANG CHING CHEN
Born in Taiwan (1966). Emigrated with his family to Argentina. Attended to the Faculty of architecture at UBA. Performed the photographic record of Obras en papel´s works since the start of the group and joined the group in 2015.
GERARDO ACOSTA LAMBERT
Starts his art studies in 1987. In 1994 he starts at "Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes Prilidiano Pueyrredón" (National School of Fine Arts). In 1998 graduates as National Professor in Painting. Since 1997 participates in shows and exhibitions: 1997, XIV Show of fine art artists of San Isidro, District of San Isidro, Buenos Aires; 1999: 2do. Salón Estímulo of Fine Arts, "Sociedad Estímulo de Bellas Artes" de Ramos Mejía, Provincia de Buenos Aires; XXX Anual Show of Fine Arts "Fernán Félix de Amador", District of Vicente López, Province of Buenos Aires; 7ma. Bienal Chandon, Salón de la Joven Pintura, National Show of Culture "Palais de Glace", Buenos Aires, Argentina; Award "Palais de Glace" for novel artists, Nacional Show of Culture, "Palais de Glace", Buenos Aires. In 1998 participated in a group exhibition at the "Espacio Alternativo" in Buenos Aires. Since 1999 he participates in all the exhibitions of the Group Obras en papel.
CV OF OBRAS EN PAPEL
- 2022 Feria del Libro Antiguo de Buenos Aires (Antique Book Fair of Buenos Aires), exhibition of artist-books, frames and reliefs; Casa de la Cultura (ex Edificio de “La Prensa”), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Feria del Libro Antiguo de Buenos Aires, (Antique Book Fair of Buenos Aires) online edition: https://alada.org.ar/ver/feria-del-libro-antiguo-alada-2021-agenda_203
- 2019 Feria del Libro antiguo de Buenos Aires (Antique Book Fair of Buenos Aires); special guests: exhibition of artists books of Obras en Papel’s collection, Centro Cultural Kirchner, Buenos Aires - Argentina.
- 2019 Art on Paper Fair, Manhattan, New York, USA.
- 2018 Art on Paper Fair, Manhattan, New York, USA.
- 2018 Houston Fine Arts Fair, Texas - EE.UU.
- 2017 Art on Paper Fair, Manhattan, New York, USA.
- 2017 Tokyo Int’l Art Fair.
- 2016 participation as special guests in the exhibition “Historia universal de la Fama” (“Universal History of fame”), in context of the 30th anniversary of Jorge Luis Borges’ death. Babel Library reliefs, Babel Letters and Sand Pass Library. Museo del Libro y de la Lengua, National Library “Mariano Moreno”, Buenos Aires - Argentina.
- 2016 “Sandpass”; artistbooks, highreliefs and environment. GAP (Galería de Arte Paraná), Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina.
- 2016 “Russian exhibitions”, Paraná, Entre Ríos.
- 2015 Houston Fine Arts Fair - 5th edition, September 2015. NRG Park - Texas - EE.UU.
- 2015 “Maps of Random Migrations”, Imaginario art gallery, C.A.B.A., Argentina.
- 2014 “From the Random Migrations”, Aldea de Papel, Venado Tuerto, Santa Fé, Argentina.
- 2013 MatBaires, Centro Cultural Recoleta, Buenos Aires - Argentina.
- 2012 “LETTERS OF BABEL” - Aldea de Papel - Art Gallery – Italia 753 – Venado Tuerto – Santa Fe – Argentina.
- 2012 Permanent participation - Borges space Exhibition (Memories of a Written Universe) – Borges Cultural Center – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2012 “TRANSLATIONS” - Open Biarritz – Space of art – Punta del Este – Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
- 2011 “TRANSLATIONS” - Mundo Nuevo Art Gallery - Buenos Aires - Argentina.
- 2011 Selected for Award CANSON – Paris – France
- 2011 CANSON PRIX 2011 Exhibition – Louvre Museum and Hotel Sauroy - Paris – France.
- 2011 “THE INFINITE LIBRARY” Exhibition – Borges Cultural Center – Buenos Aires - Argentina.
- 2011 Permanent participation – Borges Space Exhibition (Memories of a Written Universe) – Borges Cultural Center – Buenos Aires - Argentina.
- 2010 Presentation of the book “DAS WEISSE BUCH” – Museum Frankfurt für Angewandte Kunst (in the framework of the Frankfurt Book Fair) - Frankfurt – Germany.
- 2010 “LIBRARY OF BABEL” and “LETTERS OF BABEL” – Mundo Nuevo Art Gallery – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- “LETTERS OF BABEL” – Museum of Visual Arts (MAVI)- Santiago – Chile.
- “UNIVERSES OF TEXT” – White Room at the UC Extension Center – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile – Santiago – Chile.
- 2009 “CIPHER AND SIGNATURES” – Festival Links – Tres de Febrero National University ( UNTREF ) – Home – Argentina.
- 2009 “SEALED BOX” and “ BOOK OF THE SEALS” – Festival of Mathematics MATBAIRES – Ministry of Culture of the city – Recoleta Cultural Center – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2008 “BOOK OF SEALS” – Thirty National Meeting of Silversmiths – Damaso Arce Townhall Museum of Art – Olavarría – Argentina.
- 2008 “CIPHERS AND SIGNATURES” – Insight Art Gallery – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2007 “LETTERS OF BABEL” – Insight Art Gallery – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2007 “LETTERS OF BABEL” – Space Contemporary Art ( ECA ) – Mendoza – Argentina.
- 2006 “EXPOTRASTIENDA” – Insight Art Gallery – Exhibition Center of the city of Buenos Aires- Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2005 Presentation of the artist’s book “DAS WEISSE BUCH” – University of Buenos Aires “Faculty of Philosophy and letters” – Grade Seminar “Borges and Philosophy” – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2005 “CONJECTURES” – Bica Showroom Coop. E:M: Ltd – Santa Fe – Argentina.
- 2005 Presentation of “THRESHOLD BOOK” – Sor Josefa Díaz and Clucellas Townhall Museum – Santa Fe – Argentina.
- 2005 Presentation of “DAS WEISSE BUCH” - Second National Meeting of Silversmiths in Olavarría – “Damaso Arce “ National Museum of Fine Arts – Olavarría –Argentina.
- 2004 “PERMUTATIONS” – Recoleta Cultural Center – Buenos Aires - Argentina.
- 2004 “GOLEM” – Embassy of Greece – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2004 Presentation of the artist-book “DAS WEISSE BUCH” – Broli Com Space for Books – Under the “Gallery Night” framework – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2004 Presentation of the artist-book “DAS GESAMT BUCH” – Broli Com Space for Books - Under the “Gallery Night” framework – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2004 “LIBRARY OF BABEL” and presentation of artist’s Books: “DAS GESAMTBUCH” and “DAS WEISSE BUCH”- Dr. Pedro E. Martínez Provincial Museum of Fine Arts – Paraná – Entre Ríos – Argentina.
- 2003 “THE LIBRARY OF BABEL”- Amancay Cultural Center – San Martín de los Andes – Neuquén – Argentina.
- 2003 “THE LIBRARY OF BABEL” – National Congress of Argentina – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2002 “GOLEM” – Alliance Francaise – Cordoba – Argentina.
- 2002 “GOLEM” Alliance Francaise – Bahía Blanca – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2002 “THE LIBRARY OF BABEL” - Palais de Glace – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2001 “GOLEM” – Alliance Francaise – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2000 “THE HOURGLASS” – The House of Culture of Maldonado city – Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
- 2000 “THE HOURGLASS” – Literary Café Tabaré – Montevideo – Oriental Republic of Uruguay.
- 2000 “GOLEM” – Palatina Gallery – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 2000 “GOLEM” – Dr. Pedro E. Martínez Provincial Museum of Fine Arts – Paraná – Entre Ríos – Argentina.
- 1999 “THE HOURGLASS” – Palatina Gallery – Buenos Aires – Argentina.
- 1999 “THE HOURGLASS” – Juan L. Ortíz Cultural Center – Paraná – Entre Ríos – Argentina.
- 1995 “THE LOOKING GLASS ANIMALS” – German club – Buenos – Argentina.