Born in 1978 in Madrid,
Lives and works in New York.
www.rociorodriguezsalceda.com
I create installations which combine paintings with vintage dresses and photography. I grew up in 1980s Spain, a time of optimism undercut by fears lingering from 40 years of dictatorship – when women needed passes to travel alone, when ethnic immigration was illegal, when breaking a repressive silence could lead to jail or worse. Using a variety of media, my art evokes a submerged humanity where tactile, intimate histories startle the present. I try to express what traditional portraiture cannot, making societal walls tangible then creating presences to fly within them in ways that generate possibilities.
Proposal for Twice A Stranger:
For Twice A Stranger I would like to create an installation that defines the shift from one culture to another. My hometown shelters various cultures and it is reflected in its architecture. I want to do the same, reflect my baggage as a Spaniard, living in America going towards my impressions on Turkey. Istanbul is the one place in the world I have always dreamed about so there will be all these myths and influences I have about Turkey for my part of the work. Also I believe Istanbul has a lot of things in common with my hometown.
Imaginary Portraits, 2008
Imaginary Portraits, 2008
Installation View of Untitled, 2008
Education
2008 MFA, School of Visual Arts, NYC
2001 BA, Complutense University of Madrid, Photography and film
Selected solo exhibitions
2006 Julia Karp Gallery, Barcelona
2005 La Pelu Gallery, Barcelona
2002
Carlos III University, Madrid, Valdemoro prison, Madrid
Café El Despertar, Madrid
2001
Carlos III University, Madrid
Palomeras Cultural Center, Madrid
Orcasur Cultural Center, Madrid
Selected group exhibitions
2008
Visual Arts Gallery, “Cenacle: Reverie Refurbishing Revelry and Visa Versa”, curated by Tommy Lanigan-Schmidt, NYC
School of Visual Arts, “Animal”, thesis show, curated by Elizabeth Burke, NYC
2007 Jenkins & Johnson Gallery, “Blue”, NYC
2006 Julia Karp Gallery, Barcelona
2003 Center Civic La Barceloneta, “Body Consciousness”
2001 Complutense University, Madrid
1998 Complutense University, Madrid, Grabadores
Curational Works
2006
Las Ruinas Gallery,Civic Center Pati Llimona, “Plastic”, Barcelona
Metafora School of art, exhibition of student’s works, Barcelona
2005 Las Ruinas Gallery, Civic Center Pati Llimona, “White paint”, Barcelona