ARTIST / Artist
BOSCO SODI
BOSCO SODI
Bosco Sodi (b. 1970, Mexico City) is known for his large-scale, textured paintings and sculptures, where he explores the emotional power of raw materials. His work focuses on material experimentation, creative expression, and the spiritual connection between the artist and the piece. Many of his paintings are left untitled, allowing the artwork to exist without preconceived notions. Sodi’s influences range from l’art informel and artists like Antoni Tàpies and Jean Dubuffet, to colorists like Willem de Kooning and Mark Rothko, as well as the vibrant hues of his Mexican heritage.
Sodi uses raw pigments mixed with natural materials like sawdust and clay to create rich, textured surfaces. The drying process allows forms to emerge organically, showcasing both the artist’s process and the unpredictability of nature. In recent years, he has focused on sculpture, drawing inspiration from Mexico’s cultural history. Using clay and volcanic stones from the Ceboruco volcano, Sodi creates minimalist works that transform through natural processes and firing techniques.
His work has been exhibited globally, with notable shows at the Dallas Museum of Art (2022), The Noguchi Museum in New York (2015), and the Museo Nacional de Arte in Mexico City (2013). His pieces are in prestigious collections like the JUMEX Collection in Mexico and the Harvard Art Museums. In 2022, Sodi also held a solo exhibition at the Fondazione dell’Albero d’Oro in Venice.
