Under the title El Grabado en L’Atelier du Jardin (Engraving in the Garden Workshop), Juan Carlos Tedesco's exhibition in Alameda del Valle featured a carefully curated selection of works that highlight the engraving technique. This artistic discipline, deeply linked to manual labor and material memory, was the central theme of the display.
The exhibition, which took place from April 1st to 10th, allowed attendees from this Sierra de Guadarrama town to discover the unique style of the Argentine-French artist. The pieces were created in a singular space: a restored shed in a garden, reflecting years of dedication to graphic arts.
“"Engraving is a trace and resistance. It is memory. As in life, beauty lies in the nuances."
The engraving technique involves incising or carving an image onto a surface such as metal, wood, or linoleum, and then transferring it to paper using ink and pressure. This process, which demands precision and patience, transforms each work into a unique piece where the artist's gesture is permanently captured.
Throughout his career in graphic arts, Tedesco has witnessed the evolution of the craft, transitioning from traditional methods to the digital age. However, his current work champions the simplicity of manual processes and the connection to the origins of art. Trained in Madrid and Paris, he has studied with engravers such as Fernando de Manzarbeitia at the Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid and Erik Kirksaether in Las Vistillas.
