Lincos

This selection of works presents a series of figurative yet cryptic spreads, inviting viewers to create meaning through careful, meditative observation.

Inspired by historical attempts to communicate with the unknown, such as the Arecibo Message, the Pioneer Plaque, or the Golden Record, the collection presents the limitations of prescriptive communication while celebrating the creative possibilities inherent in ambiguity.

The works span a variety of visual languages and media, often combining disparate elements or forming shapes that imply the existence of a deeper meaning.

Carlos Romo-Melgar is a designer, educator, and founding member of the design cooperative spreeeng. Working in the cultural field, he has collaborated with institutions such as Tate, Barbican, V&A, and the Design Museum, with his work featured in events like the Venice Biennale and the New York Art Book Fair. His practice stems from a research-driven approach focused on communicating design knowledge, exploring experimental publishing and the conception of editorial objects.