SUDESTADA is honored to present the first exhibition of multidisciplinary artist Sol Pardo. Renowned for her groundbreaking laboratory project, Pardo Hats, Sol has elevated millinery to an art form, transforming hats into dynamic canvases that articulate her profound ideals.
In a world where hats often serve as mere ornaments, Sol's creations stand as bold declarations, reshaping notions of beauty and fostering genuine dialogue around themes of heritage, popular culture, surrealism and human behavior. Through her unparalleled designs, she doesn't just craft hats; she creates gateways to enchanting realms where reality and imagination intertwine.
«Pardo is not a lifestyle, it is an aesthetic, a movement, that I have been shaping since I started art classes at the age of three. Hats are my first love, the primary medium of my work, but definitely not the last.»
—Sol pardo
Think of a still life in which objects detach themselves from the canvas, transforming into life-sized mobiles. Hand-painted geometric compositions shape into alluring landscapes that can be used as tapestries, carpets, bed covers, etc. Cushions as representations of playful dream characters. Elements from nature reimagined in unexpected canvas to carry around everyday. Each design, meticulously handcrafted, bears the unmistakable touch of Sol’s distinctive approach to forms, materials, and techniques.
In her relentless pursuit of inspiration, madness, and growth, 'In dreams we trust' is a celebration of self-discovery and the transformative power of collaboration. While collectively narrating the artist's personal creative world and aesthetic, each individual piece tells its own story, beckoning viewers to rediscover curiosity through contemplation and play.