LUJÁN CANDRIA | SPECIAL PROJECTS | BISCAYNE BLVD.

The Sea Holds Its Breath, 2024 | Intervened photography printed on fabrics | 80 x 252”

Luján Candria

Is a Latin-American visual artist whose practice explores the dynamic relationship between memory and the ever- evolving landscapes of our lives. Having migrated from Argentina to the United States, her work is deeply influenced by her connection to nature and the transformative essence of memory.

Luján’s proposal for Feria Clandestina 2024 centers on a site-specific project. At its core is a photo-textile-based installation featuring photographic images printed on fabric, evoking the fluid, ever-changing essence of the sea. Through intricate manipulation, these images capture the transient beauty and constant motion that resonate with the recurring themes of her work—memory, and nature.

The sea, with its vastness, mystery, and depth, serves as both a visual focal point and a symbolic motif within the installation. It becomes a metaphor for memory: perpetually shifting, sometimes elusive, and constantly evolving. The ebb and flow of the ocean mirror the layers of memories we carry, each adding complexity to our identities.

ABOUT

Luján Candria is a Miami-based Argentine artist who uses diverse media to create introspective works about memory and oblivion. She often uses the repetition of images with subtle light variations to create intimate narratives and poetics loaded with nostalgia.

Candria graduated in sculpture from Universidad Nacional de las Artes( U.N.A), Buenos Aires. And she received Associate Degree from Escuela Nacional de Cerámica in Buenos Aires. In addition, she studied Applied Musical Computer Science at Fonorama and Image Editing at Mac Training Center (UNTREF).

Awarded the ArtReview Residency Prize, Candria was an artist in residence at Casa Wabi, Mexico, in 2019.

In 2020, her work was selected to be included in Miami International Airport’s permanent collection.

She received the Locust Projects-Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Miami Artist Relief Fund Grant as well as the MAS! Artist Grant Award and the Oolite Arts Relief Fund.

In 2023, Candria was selected to participate in Salón Acme in Mexico City, and in 2024, she was awarded the Miami Individual Artists Grant.

She has presented solo exhibitions at international galleries and institutions and has participated in numerous group exhibitions, art fairs, and festivals across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Candria was an artist in residence at Oolites Arts and is currently an artist in residence at Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami.

@lujancandria