Alicia Basulto, Human Kurtosis: Present and Past

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Human Kurtosis: Present and Past
2024
Photography
30 x 42 cm Unframed
Edition of 2
€74 Unframed (includes 13.5% VAT)

Artist Statement

"Kurtosis" is a statistical measure that describes how the intensity (in terms of brightness, contrast, etc.) of the pixels in an image is distributed. Through a multi-step technique, Alicia Basulto seeks to reflect the impact of each human movement and the trajectory that surrounds it.
The city serves as a prime example of human movement across different moments in history. Through the lens of kurtosis, the photograph captures the contrast between modern structures, such as the Aviva Stadium and contemporary office buildings, and the older, traditional houses that still remain. A viewer observing this transformation from the train is positioned as a passerby of both eras.

About the Artist

Born and raised in a small village in central Spain, where depopulation is one of the region's most pressing challenges, Alicia Basulto was deeply affected by this reality. Always inspired by the social problems around her, she loves to tell these stories through photography, daring to experiment with techniques such as photomontage and wide-angle portraits. Her time living in Barcelona further influenced her perspective on the relationship between the individual and urban environments.
She now lives in Ireland and continues to be inspired by the
contrast between bustling urban life and the tranquillity of rural
solitude.

Postage and Collection

Framed prints are no longer posted. We only deliver framed prints within Dublin. All postage costs for unframed works are processed separately following the order of the print. This is to allow for specific protective packaging for each individual case. After purchase, we will contact you to organise delivery and payment for the delivery costs.

Alternatively, free Click-and-Collect is available from The Library Project at 4 Temple Bar Street, D02YK53, during opening hours.