Ascensor is an exploration of grief, longing and mysticism through a queer lens. It documents a syncretic ritual that culls from the magical reverberations in Mexican culture to process the unexpected loss of a dear friend. The repetition of the ritual eventually leads to the transcendence of physical space, transforming unrelenting ache into shining resilience.
Adrian Garcia Gomez is an interdisciplinary artist working in film, video, photography, and illustration. His artwork, which is largely autobiographical and often performative, explores the intersections of race, immigration, gender, spirituality and sexuality. He studied photography and non-western art history in San Francisco, 16mm filmmaking in Mexico City, and video in New York City. Originally from California, he currently lives and works in New York.