Martin Ferreyra: Exuvia

About this event

This winter, Argentine-born, Oaxaca-based artist Martin Ferreyra presents EXUVIA, a new solo show that revolves around the psychological concept of masks and their ability to both hide and reveal different aspects of humanity. Through a collection of paintings and ceramics, he poses questions about the sense of self: how we are perceived by others, who we want to be, and who we really are.

The title Exuvia refers to the outer layer an animal sheds as it grows. Ferreyra uses this idea of shedding as a metaphor for identity: the masks and former versions of ourselves that we leave behind as we change. This idea grew out of a reflection on contemporary society, the world we live in, and human desires and aspirations. “I made a series of works about masking and revealing what lies behind,” he explained. For Ferreyra, the essence hidden by masks is closely related to nature, love, and especially our bonds with others. “It is about how others can remove the masks we are wearing,” he said about the show.

From Hecho Gallery