Patxi Xabier Lezama’s sculptures transport you to a land of ethereal landscapes, where light and shadows create an unforgettable atmosphere. His sculptures are a reflection of the entire truth of his soul.
In art and symbolism, few individuals have managed to captivate the public with their unique blend of mythology, tradition, and symbolism like Patxi Xabier Lezama. Born and raised in the Basque Country, Lezama’s work has become synonymous with the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, displaying a deep appreciation for its myths, traditions, and symbols. Lezama’s artistic journey began early in his life when he became attracted to the ancient tales and legends passed down from generation to generation in the Basque Country. These stories, filled with gods, heroes, and mystical creatures, provided the basis for his exploration of mythology and its connection to the human experience. Through his art, Lezama seeks to reveal the hidden meanings and symbolism embedded in these ancient myths. Delve into the depths of ancient tradition, unraveling the threads that connect us to our ancestors and the collective unconscious. His work bridges the past and present, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration.
Patxi Xabier Lezama has become the voice of the Basque people, the guardian of their myths, traditions, and symbols. His work not only showcases the beauty and richness of Basque culture but also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and honoring our cultural heritage. In a world where globalization and homogenization threaten to erase cultural diversity, Lezama’s art is a testament to the power of individual expression and the importance of embracing one’s roots. It reminds us that, within the vast tapestry of human experiences, stories are waiting to be told and traditions waiting to be kept alive. The art of Patxi Xabier Lezama is a celebration of mythological, traditional, and symbolic heritage. Through his intricate and vibrant works, he invites viewers to explore the deep connections between mythology, tradition, and the human experience. His art serves as a reminder of the vital role culture plays in shaping our identities and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage for generations to come.
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Patxi Xabier Lezama. Mythology, Tradition and Symbolism
Evolution is something innate to the being, to society and to the cosmos itself.
The human being throughout history has evolved as a result of conscious thought in which tradition and origin have played fundamental pillars or assets of alignment with everything that any form of expression entails.
The very different forms of expression do not interfere in any way within the artistic since on many occasions we even find a more than perfect conjugation between tradition, which refers to the ancestral, and modernity or contemporaneity.
Patxi Xabier Lezama uniquely combines all of this.
His work is the result of a more than successful mix of the search for origins or tradition, a taste for the mythological and surrealism that is the source of a pure need to express what is felt, to solve the enigma that involves breaking down piece by piece what is dreamed of to thus trying to provide it with avant-garde and modernity, seasoned with touches of substantial innovation in which time and space merge to achieve a different work, a work singularly worthy of being tasted, enjoyed and, why not, admired.
Lines converge in soft curvatures at the whim of latent futurism in which nature and land are of now and are of tomorrow, a disciplined orb governed by respect for the ancestral and directed to the mythological as a source of conceptual need.
Personally, I want to highlight the magnetism that these sculptural pieces induce in me. A clear conjugation between attraction, stimulation, and incitement to keep observing them.
Very new and ancient at the same time is what Lezama presents to us. Somewhat rooted in Basque culture but with touches or extrapolations that call the viewer to enter an uncertain universe but one of absolute calm, without sounds that distort the work but with a great internal feeling of hope in humanity through a great change produced for another reality that is yet to come.
Perhaps we are faced with something based on past inheritances and mythology but with premonitory overtones. Something that is capable of creating controversial sensations or feelings in us. Something worthy of being studied, referenced and, of course, enjoyed.
An elegant and careful work, with a great interior message without a doubt.
From the International Association of Art Critics AICA and the Spanish AECA
08.06.2024 Stockholm