Hue, Saturation and Lightness, Painting wall installations., 2020

Jose Ricardo Contreras Gonzalez  

From the series "La luz" Overall size: 130 H cm x 39W cm. Individual painting size: 130 H cm x 13 W cm. Painting wall installations. Mounted on stretcher. José Ricardo Contreras González's work revolves around the painting. 

This striking triptych features three vertical panels, each distinct in its exploration of color and contrast. The first panel captivates with a vibrant spectrum ranging from deep blues to bright yellows and greens, seamlessly blending to create a dynamic rainbow effect. The central panel offers a stark contrast, dominated by a profound, unbroken black, creating a visual void that invites introspection. The third panel presents a rich gradient, beginning with bold red at the top and gradually deepening into darker hues, evoking a sense of warmth and intensity. Together, the panels create a compelling narrative of color and absence, engaging viewers with its bold simplicity and the emotive power of its gradients. This artwork uniquely balances vivid chromatic display with minimalist depth, making it a thought-provoking piece.

The artist, a native of Bucaramanga, holds a Master of Arts from the Universidad Industrial in Santander. As a result of his work, he has held solo and group exhibitions in Colombia and Spain. The artist explores the image through the examination of physical and digital records involving photography, film, and other artistic expressions. Currently, its process is guided by two investigations that are conducted in parallel. The first reflects on the mechanisms of representation of reality, the images of flow, and their implications, and the second investigates the landscape and migration processes, using the review of domestic archives, literature, and fieldwork as a resource.