The beginning of a creative adventure
On May 3, 2021, Ingrid Guardiola opened the door to a new professional stage at the Bòlit Art Center de Girona, with an innocence that was reflected in his first question: “Hi, am I outside, where I go in?” Four years later, his e -mail at midnight revealed the continued effort in his project, Margin of Maneuver. This trajectory has not been easy, marked by moments of deep reflection and difficulties that have tested their passion.
The complexity of artistic living
Guardiola has undergone a personal and professional transformation that his admired Boris Groys would describe as a ‘heterogeneous time’. In her maneuvering rehearsal, she reflects on her experience in the museum, including the emotional wear and tear that she suffered after the Culera fire. Through this experience, it is asked about the current living conditions and the viability of existence outside the system.
Life as a construct
According to Guardiola, escaping from the regulatory center does not necessarily imply opposing society, but it represents living with the complexity inherent in existence. This idea resonates with a quote from Peter Handke, which she uses to reflect on her identity: “I want to be a person like any other was ever.”
Museums: Resistance spaces
Museums, with their physical structure, provide a temporary refuge for creativity, a space where alternative ideas can be cultivated. However, Guardiola acknowledges that these spaces face the indifference and challenges of funding, which transforms them into ambivalent places for contemporary art.
The value of collaboration
In a recent presentation of maneuvering margin, prominent figures from the world of art, such as Valentín Roma and Imma Prieto, discussed the constant struggle against bureaucracy and the need to create a significant space for art. Rome said that museums, often co-opted by neoliberalism, must find ways to get involved with the middle classes, while maintaining a certain radicality.
A reflection on the future
Despite the moments of personal crisis, Guardiola and his colleagues share a hopeful view of his work. Bòlit reports show that ideas can bloom and that museums can act as resilience and innovation spaces. His experience in Girona has been an example of how the locality can be a bridge to a wider universality, challenging the dominant narratives.
The fight against homogeneity
Guardiola emphasizes the importance of combating the inertia imposed by the official agenda, promoting a real connection between the altitude ideas and everyday experiences. This vision seeks to transform artistic experience into a tool of social and cultural change.
A legat that continues
Groys’ ideas that Guardiola shared at the end of his talk reflect a commitment to art as a means of preserving diversity. His experience in the Bòlit is not only a memory of an ephemeral past, but an invitation to continue to explore the margins of creativity. With a spirit of curiosity, she encourages us to chop at the door of new possibilities, remembering that each action can contribute to a significant change.
