9/1 – 31/3 2019
Retroavangarda Gallery | Warszawa | Poland
The exhibition presents a focused selection of twenty works produced between 2010 and 2018, offering an overview of a sustained period of research centered on geometric abstraction. The presentation is structured around a group of recent acrylic paintings that articulate a rigorous exploration of form, balance, and chromatic relationships. These works are characterized by carefully constructed compositions in which geometry operates as an organizing principle, generating visual stability while allowing subtle variations in rhythm and structure. Alongside the painted works, the exhibition includes a series of collages that introduce a material dimension to the geometric vocabulary, incorporating fragments of packaging, fabrics, paper, and layers of paint. This combination of media highlights different strategies of construction and emphasizes the role of process in the development of the works.
The dialogue between painting and collage reveals complementary approaches to abstraction: the acrylic works foreground precision and compositional control, while the collages introduce tactile elements and discontinuities that expand the visual field. Together, the works reflect an ongoing investigation into how geometric systems can be adapted, fragmented, or reconfigured without losing structural coherence. The exhibition thus outlines a consistent body of work that moves between order and variation, maintaining a clear formal identity across different materials and formats.
Daniel Rodriguez’s practice is rooted in geometric abstraction and informed by the legacy of European avant-garde movements, particularly constructivism and concrete art. His work engages with these historical references without direct quotation, translating their formal concerns into a contemporary visual language. Color plays a central role in his compositions, functioning not as a decorative element but as a structural component that defines spatial relationships and visual tension. Over time, Rodriguez has developed a controlled palette and a compositional approach that prioritizes clarity, balance, and proportional relationships.
In addition to painting, Rodriguez has consistently explored collage as a parallel line of inquiry. Through the use of everyday materials and industrial remnants, his collages introduce an element of material reality that contrasts with the apparent autonomy of geometric form. This dual approach allows his work to oscillate between the conceptual and the physical, reinforcing geometry not only as a visual system but also as a method of construction. The exhibition situates this body of work within a broader investigation of abstraction as an evolving field, shaped by both historical continuity and individual interpretation.