A spokesperson says---
“...Acana, Magdiel García Almanza’s inaugural exhibition with the gallery and his first solo exhibition in New York. García Almanza constructs geometric sculptures that oscillate between abstraction and figuration, drawing on modernist traditions and the visual language of Cubism. The exhibition brings together a selection of recent works from six ongoing series, underscoring García Almanza’s distinct approach to the body, form and material.
Born and living in Camagüey, Cuba, García Almanza belongs to the generation of artists shaped by the country’s post-Soviet “Special Period,” an era marked by economic instability and material scarcity that demanded ingenuity and adaptability, which informed the artist’s practice. Working primarily with salvaged acana wood reclaimed from centuries-old colonial homes, García Almanza transforms the architectural beams into interlocking components of his dynamic sculptures imbued with lives, stories, and the complex history of Cuba. Acana hardwood or "bullet wood," is a durable lumber native to the Caribbean. Historically, this invaluable resource was extensively logged for its impressive inherent qualities, including resistance to moisture and tropical insects, which made it a favored choice in construction and craftsmanship..."
