T.A.X.I

T.A.X.I

Digital C-Type (Chromogenic) Prints and Helmet

Symbols of speed and power are important in Gili’s work, which is informed by Latin American Abstraction, architecture and graphic design. T.A.X.I was made in Triple Frontera, the area of the triple border between Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. Taking symbols and lettering from graffiti and commercial decals (adhesive vinyl labels common on car and motorcycle taxi drivers crossing the Puente de la Amistad (Friendship Bridge) which connects Paraguay and Brazil), Gili developed his own visual language considering cross-cultural economies. Elongating and squashing the letters of the word TAXI into dynamic graphic shapes, Gili created a decal with its advertising message almost illegible. The resulting graphics are reminiscent of 1970s ‘go-faster’ stripes. The decal stickers were given to bikers crossing the bridge, and occasionally Gili swapped a fresh stickered helmet with the driver’s own old helmet. One of the exchanged helmets, with Gili’s decals can also be seen in the exhibition.

 

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Digital C-Type (Chromogenic) Prints and Helmet

Jaime Gili (b. 1972, Venezuela) is a visual artist based in London. In 1998, Gili obtained his MA from the Royal College of Art, London and in 2001, completed a PhD in Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona, Spain. Recent solo exhibitions have been held at Cecilia Brunson Projects (London), Museo Pagaza (Mexico) and Henrique Faria Fine Art (New York). Permanent public artworks include “Art All Around” at Maine Center for Creativity (USA) and “Healing Flows” at West Middlesex University Hospital (UK). In 2025, Jaime was commissioned by Papple Steading to create a mural and rug for The Granary accommodation.