Conflict and balance

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Conflict and Balance showcases selected works by Danish artist Henrik Capetillo from 1992 to 2010, exploring the themes of conflict and balance that have influenced his artistic journey. Beginning in the mid-1990s, Capetillo traveled to Minnesota to study how descendants of Scandinavian emigrants maintain their cultural identity. His own heritage—Danish, Swedish, and Chilean—fuels his fascination with the dynamics of opposing forces. Capetillo employs various mediums, including sculpture, photography, video, and text, and has recently shifted towards more abstract forms, delving into existential balances and conflicts. These conflicts often revolve around the quest to define 'the real' in our understanding of life. The introduction provides insight into his works, emphasizing themes of reality and representation, conflict and balance, and identity and existence. In the chapter on Dreamchaser, Capetillo raises fundamental questions that encapsulate his artistic exploration, such as the nature of distance, the relationship between intention and action, the essence of history, and the representation of mental landscapes. He reflects on the significance of these inquiries, suggesting they underpin the essence of his work.