El conjunto pictórico plantea una serie de aproximaciones libres a varios suelos de gimnasio y escenarios deportivos; lugares definidos por complejos reglamentos de uso destinado al esfuerzo físico, que establecen vínculos indirectos con la idea de paisaje natural. Se trata de una configuración territorial de orden simbólico –no pisar las líneas, no salirse del carril, marcarse y cumplir objetivos, etc.–, que se transforma en un ejercicio de abstracción geométrica y minimalista. De manera sutil, la literalidad de las series–Pista, suelo mojado, esterillas(2016)– remite a conceptos propios de la experiencia en la naturaleza.
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Mercedes Mangrané’s series of pictures (Barcelona, 1988) presents a number of free approaches to different gym floors and sports scenarios; places defined by complex regulations on their use and intended for physical exertion, which establish indirect links with the idea of natural landscape. They constitute a symbolic territorial demarcation - don’t step on the lines, don’t go outside your lane, set targets and fulfil them, etc. - which is trans- formed into an exercise of minimalist geometrical abstraction. In a subtle way, the literal meaning of the different series - Pista (Court), Suelo mojado (Wet floor) and Esterillas (Floor mats)- refers us to concepts akin to experience in nature.
Excerpt from the catalogue "Walking in ice" The epic and disfunctional in artistic practice, curated by David Armengol. A co-production from Bòlit, Contemporary Art Centre, in Girona, and Arts Santa Mònica, in Barcelona
