Reader LXV,
2025
Jose Manuel Solares
Sculpture : wood
30 x 9 x 9 cm 11.8 x 3.5 x 3.5 inch
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30 x 9 x 9 cm 11.8 x 3.5 x 3.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Spain
Inspired by Oscar Wilde's quote, “It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will become," this sculpture invites us to reflect on the importance of our reading choices and how they influence our character and destiny.
Wilde emphasizes that the activities we engage in during our free time, when we are not under obligation or pressure, have a lasting impact on who we are and who we become. Reading in those moments of freedom and choice reflects our true passions, interests, and values. Reading for pleasure, curiosity, or simply for personal enjoyment reveals our most authentic inclinations. These readings can shape our thinking, broaden our worldview, and strengthen our identity. For example, someone who reads about philosophy, art, or history in their free time may develop a sensitivity and knowledge that will influence their actions and decisions.
Furthermore, what we choose to read when we are not obliged to do so can open doors to new ideas, cultures, and perspectives, enriching our character and fostering our personal growth. It is in these moments of freedom that we can explore our true passions and build a more authentic and fulfilling identity.
On the other hand, Wilde suggests that these reading choices not only reflect who we are, but also help us define who we want to be. Voluntary and passionate reading can inspire, motivate, and guide us on our path to personal and professional fulfillment.
This quote encourages us to be mindful of our reading choices in those moments of freedom, as these decisions have the power to influence our development and our destiny.
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Independent artist • Spain
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The central themes of his pieces revolve around reading. José Manuel, through his figures of geometric lines in unrepeatable scenarios, seeks to transmit various emotions with the reader. His creative compositions are mainly based on wood.
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Spanish artists
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