Ivana De Vivanco is a Chilean sculptor and installation artist. She was born in Santiago, Chile, in 1981 and currently resides in Berlin, Germany. De Vivanco’s sculptures are mainly made from materials such as wood, metal, resin, and ceramics. Her works often incorporate elements of nature, such as branches, leaves, and stones, and explore themes related to ecology, anthropology, and the human relationship with the environment. De Vivanco’s installations often involve the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and movement within her sculptures. De Vivanco has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Chile, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States. She has also been the recipient of several awards and grants, including the DAAD scholarship for artists in Berlin and the Fondart National Fund for Cultural Development and the Arts in Chile.

Cartesian Banana, 2022

Glazed ceramic, metal chain, synthetic hair

39 × 6 in | 99.1 × 15.2 cm

The Return of the Repressed, 2022

Glazed ceramic, metal chain

55 × 24 × 44 in | 139.7 × 61 × 111.8 cm

Ofrenda, 2022

Oil on canvas, metallic chains, gilded glazed ceramic (gold 12%), gold-plated silver rings, soil.

51 1/5 × 39 2/5 × 1 3/5 in | 130 × 100 × 4 cm