We’re excited to release a bonus interview with Alonso Yañez, available in Spanish with English subtitles, just days before the premiere of his latest work En el laberinto (Into the Maze), created during his online residency with The Bureau of Queer Art.

Alonso Yañez’s latest creation, Laberinto, draws viewers into a mesmerizing journey through the complex intersections of life, death, and identity. Featured in the Efímero | Vida, Muerte, Arte exhibition, this piece serves as a vivid metaphor for the corridors of human desires, societal expectations, and the unrelenting cycle of life and death. The labyrinth itself becomes a symbol of our personal struggles—an intricate web of decisions, desires, and experiences that shape who we are, while also trapping us within their patterns.

Yañez, a participant in The Bureau of Queer Art’s online residency program, explores this tension between personal transformation and the systems that bind us. The corridors of his labyrinth are not mere walls but are formed by layers of stories, emotions, and histories. As viewers engage with the piece, they are asked to confront the mazes in their own lives—their own cycles of rebirth and loss, freedom and constraint. Yañez’s work doesn’t offer a straightforward escape but instead challenges us to find meaning in the journey itself.

Crafted during an intense period of creative development, Laberinto merges visual poetry with deep philosophical exploration. His work becomes both a reflection of our inner worlds and a guide, gently pushing us to recognize the beauty, chaos, and inevitable struggle of existence. His careful use of materials and composition invites us to look deeper, beyond the immediate layers of complexity, to uncover what’s hidden in the turns and twists of the maze.

As we approach the premiere of this new piece, we invite you to experience Alonso Yañez’s unique vision firsthand. The bonus interview offers an intimate glimpse into his process, thoughts, and the inspirations behind his work, enriching our understanding of this powerful new addition to Efímero.

Don’t miss the chance to explore Laberinto—a thought-provoking visual journey that, like life itself, offers as many questions as answers.

We also want to offer our eternal gratitude to Xuan Rios who continues to help support this project with his video talents @xuanrios (IG)