The municipal centre 'La Casilla' in Benidorm is set to launch the exhibition ‘Costuras’ by artist Isabel Pérez Aranda on Saturday, 14 November. This exhibition reflects on memory and inheritance through a combination of sculptures, photographs, and poetry.
According to Pérez Aranda, this project has been years in the making and “arises from the need to establish memory and create a link between what is inhabited and what is learned” in each piece. Ana Pellicer, the councillor for Historical and Cultural Heritage, noted that “each artistic discipline in this exhibition addresses a facet of memory and remembrance, always with sewing as the common thread.”
The photographs invite visitors to connect with the origins of memory, particularly that of women who sewed and wove a universe of connection through their work. The textiles subtly incorporate physical pain and internal conflicts, while the predominantly bronze sculptures speak to the passage of time and constant transformation.
“Perhaps it is my desire to involve others in this journey, this search that is ultimately so universal, rational, and ancient: to affirm our essence and, if possible, share it and leave a mark,” said Pérez Aranda regarding the narrative of the exhibition.
Pellicer has encouraged the public to visit 'La Casilla' to enjoy the exhibition, which will be open until 6 January. Visitors can expect to discover a variety of pieces made from diverse materials, including fabrics, brass, plastics, and children's objects.
Isabel Pérez Aranda holds a degree in Fine Arts from the Altea Faculty of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche. Her work combines sculpture, photography, and poetry, focusing on memory, family ties, and the imprint of lived experiences.
