The Menorcan artist Claudia Ferrer is showing a new exhibition in which the fold — of paper, fabric or surface — becomes a way of exploring emotion, affection and tenderness.
The idea
A fold is one of the simplest gestures there is. Folding a letter, a sheet or a piece of clothing is an everyday act, often linked to care: putting things away, protecting them, keeping them for later. In Ferrer’s work, that small action takes centre stage. The folds remain visible, leaving traces of the hand that made them and of the time spent on each piece.
The result invites the visitor to slow down and look closely. Creases, shadows and changes of texture reveal how a flat material can gain depth and volume, and how something fragile can also hold memory.
Between craft and art
Working with folding places the exhibition in an area where art meets craft. Techniques associated with domestic tasks and with textile traditions — activities historically carried out by women and often undervalued — are given new attention in the gallery. This connection with everyday care is part of what gives the work its emotional charge.
A new generation
Ferrer belongs to a generation of young Menorcan artists who have trained away from the island and return to show their work at home. Menorca’s network of galleries and municipal exhibition spaces, in towns such as Maó, Ciutadella and Alaior, plays an important role in giving these artists a first opportunity to reach the public.
Visiting
The exhibition offers a quiet, intimate experience, suited to visitors who enjoy discovering emerging artists. As with most local exhibitions in Menorca, admission is usually free; visitors are advised to check opening hours with the venue before going.
For anyone interested in contemporary art on the island, it is a chance to see how an ordinary gesture can be transformed into something tender and personal.
