The works of the present exhibition at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, draw their inspiration from jewellery and textiles. The resulting environmental sculptures encourage visitors to participate in the work as some works appear to be magnified necklaces and arm rings. For Hakim, this participation and the communication with the visitors has become an artistic necessity. Hakim’s sculptures directly expresses her commitment to her creative impulse and the permanent dialogue she holds with the fundamental essence of her art. Basic materials, such as rings, bolts, springs, screws, metallic sheets are elements she uses as modular parts in her work. They are the substance on which she draws both her bi and tri-dimensional concepts. Inspired by fabric weaving, she manipulates and transforms these basic elements turning them superlative sculptures. The works are a variety of orderly and rigorous geometrical forms, however at times they are fluid and more free flowing. The multiplication of the forms leads, invariably, to a clear, clean and defined object. The tactile, seasonal appeal and the malleability of the sculptures make them even richer, more magnificent.

The sculptural language that Claudia Hakim has developed in a rigorous way constitutes a significant milestone in Colombia’s artistic landscape. She bravely assumes the magnificence of scale in her work and builds on the necessity of creating mega-projects.