LEELPEEPS
530 West 25th Street, New York, NY
Ecuadorian-born and Florida-based photographer Alexandra Guevara crafts conceptual tableaux with objects and figurines that humorously mimic real life. The artist arranges food and everyday items coupled with water, oil, glue, or other materials, which she captures using her smartphone. A lifesaver gummy might suggest a swim tube for a hot summer day, a raspberry turns into an ornate hat on a tiny model, or ladyfingers metamorphose into monoliths at an ancient historical site. Guevara’s fascination with natural systems and their interactions with humans inspires her work. She explores how small elements can have a significant impact, using colors and textures from nature, encouraging viewers to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary. By reinterpreting familiar objects and endowing them with new meaning, she ignites discussions about the nature of reality and the importance of our environment.
Aloe Springs
Baguette Tops
Cat Walk
My art conceptually places miniature figurines in situations that emulate real life. I create immersive narratives by staging food and everyday items, which I photograph using my smartphone. An object as mundane as a lifesaver gummy may evoke a swim tube used to relax on a hot summer day, a raspberry becomes an elaborate hat on a tiny model or ladyfingers turn into monoliths at an ancient historical site. Through the careful calibration of scale, perspective, and color I challenge perceptions, prompting viewers to explore the extraordinary within the ordinary. By recontextualizing familiar objects and imbuing them with a new meaning, I aim to spark conversations about the nature of reality and the significance of our surroundings. For inquiries, sales@agora-gallery.com
