Beating the River - Ilus.Galería

It explores the tension between the natural body and the social body, caught in the relentless pace of capitalist life and disconnected from nature—both around and within us. What happens when we try to bend a river’s course? How far can we push boundaries before everything overflows?

Through fluid lines and a process that embraces “mistakes,” it reflects on the rhythm of life and the need to let go: soften our focus, imagine, and create new worlds.

Technical specifications

Book, 24 pages - 21 x 15 cm.

Published

Self-published with Ilus.P. Print run of 25 copies. Buenos Aires, 2024.

Copyright

Rights available in all languages.

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Magda Castría

Born just a few blocks from the Uruguay River, she is an illustrator and graphic designer from FADU, UBA. She combines both disciplines in projects that span animation, motion graphics, editorial design, branding, and infographics. As an independent consultant since 2016, she has collaborated with international organizations such as the United Nations, Oxfam, and Amnesty International, among others, promoting hopeful narratives about environment, gender, diversity, and human rights. At Ilus Posgrado, she explores new processes and narratives, embracing humor and irony as key elements of her visual language.

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