artists: Otto Berchem
curated by: Beatriz López
Monstera Deliciosa is an exhibition featuring the work of Otto Berchem, showcasing pieces from some of his earliest projects to his most recent. Through various media, including painting, photography, installation, and video, this exhibition delves into recurring themes in his art: codes, symbols, human relationships, landscape, and art history.
The exhibition title, Monstera deliciosa, is the scientific name of a plant common in tropical countries, which is also known by various nicknames. For Berchem, this plant exemplifies how context can reshape language, adding lay