Ánimas Chingaza, Silver Gelatin Print, 2018

Miguel Winograd  

This haunting black and white image captures a solitary, triangular-roofed structure engulfed in dense fog. The atmospheric haze enveloping the scene creates an eerie, mysterious ambiance, reminiscent of a forgotten, ghostly domain. The soft, diffused light obscures details, enhancing the ethereal quality of the piece. The house stands slightly elevated, breaking the monotony of the shrouded landscape with its bold silhouette. Its presence evokes a sense of isolation and timelessness, inviting viewers to ponder its story and the secrets it might conceal. The composition skillfully leverages negative space, drawing focus to the interplay between light, shadow, and form. The artwork's evocative mood and minimalist aesthetics make it a compelling exploration of mystery and solitude, leaving an indelible impression on the observer.

What began as a pretext to exercise MIguel Wynograd's gaze, little by little became a meditation on different intertwined temporalities. The superposition of very ancient times with dynamic and fleeting cycles: from the geological time of formation of those mountains, through the recurring periods of flowering and decay of plant life, to the immediate oscillation of a climate that oscillates between extremes: all stations in a day, sometimes in an hour or less. And at the same time, traces of many pasts persist in a spectral present. Ghosts. Melancholic friars wandering in the fog. Land of deities and demons. Miguel Winograd's work explores the relationship between people and their environment, narratives of social conflict, and the dense interconnections of the Colombian landscape. His work, which occasionally includes portraits of trees, captures the essence of nature through a documentary lens. 

From the Series Bruma Selenium- Toned Gelatin Silver Prints Sheet Size: 11 in H x 14 in W Image size: 10 in H x 12.5 in W Edition of 7