The series Occasional arrangements These are images of plants that focus on the relationship between humans and nature. “It’s a curious phenomenon. We have living beings in our homes and we alter them to suit our needs; we domesticate nature within our homes,” says Bonilla.
According to curator Manuel Neves, “it challenges the images that shape our perception of reality. In this case, what appears to be a trivial setting—a pleasant, decorative space filled with plants that evoke the positive and comforting sensation of being connected, even if only partially, to nature—can also convey a sense of unease about transience and a fear of the unknown.”
Bonilla belongs to the first generation of the Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from Universidad ORT Uruguay. After graduating, he worked for a year at printing companies in Uruguay and then moved to Miami and London to study and work.
Her work is based on collage. She works with printed material and images she finds in various places, ranging from fashion magazines to old publications, which she modifies. “Generally speaking, they are minimal interventions,” says Bonilla. She adds that “although it’s handmade, the technique isn’t that elaborate. It has a more conceptual basis.”
As for her themes, she often works with the image of women in the media, as well as lifestyles and ideals. “I feel that my works aren’t direct critiques but rather observations. What happens afterward is no longer my problem,” the artist notes.
This is Bonilla’s second exhibition at Galería del Paseo; he has also exhibited at the Museum of Visual Arts (MNAV), the Figari Museum, and the Contemporary Art Space (EAC).
