My work relates to everyday life in the city, specifically of a city like Guatemala, which is considered to be one of the most dangerous in Latin America. I try to take the behavior of a society, portraying the everyday in different ways.
Mi trabajo está ligado a la vida diaria de la ciudad, específicamente de una ciudad como Guatemala, considerada una de las más peligrosas de América Latina. Trato de llevar el comportamiento de una sociedad, retratando de diferentes maneras la cotidianidad.
Jorge de León, “Sin Título (blocks #3)”, 2013, Series: Colonia, Acrylic on cut canvas, 33 x 43 cm. Photo credit: Nora Pérez. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Sin Título (Colonia #2)”, 2013, Series: Colonia, Upholstery tape and pins, Variable dimensions. Photo credit: Nora Pérez. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Sin Título (Block #2)”, 2013, Series: Colonia edición 2/3, Cut paper on wall, 20 pieces of 26 x 15 each, organized in variable dimensions. Sit-specific project. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Block #6”, 2013, Series: Colonia, Cut paper74 x 54 cm. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Block #5”, 2013, Series: Colonia, Cut paper, 74 x 54 cm. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Block #4”, 2013, Series: Colonia, Cut paper, 74 x 54 cm. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Combustión”, 2012, Series: Acciones cotidianas, Video performance, 7 minutes installation, Variable dimensions. Photo credit: Nora Pérez and Ana Cosenza. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Sin Título (Cristal #6)”, 2012, Series: Date. Photo credit: Byron Marmol. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Antigua Combustión”, 2013, Series: Acciones cotidianas, Street intervention, video installation, 5 minutes, Variable dimensions. Photo credit: Bernardo Euler and Daniel Chauche. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Loop”, 2010, Series: Acciones cotidianas, Video performance, 7 minutes, Site-specific project. Location: Guatemala. Photo credit: Jenifer Alburez and Percy Cantillo. Image courtesy of the artist
Jorge de León, “Visor”, Octubre 2013, Series: Date, Zinc plate -found object, 174 x 88 cm. Sayago & Pardon Collection. Photo credit: Mariella Franco
Jorge de León, “Visor #3”, Octubre 2012, Series: Date, Zinc plate -found object, 174 x 88 cm. Photo credit: Mariella Franco