Unión #5, 2014

Javier Rey   Emerging artists

From the Series Unión Edition of 5 + 1AP 

More sizes and editions: 40 x 60 cm. Edition of 7 + 2 PA 73 x 110 cm. Edition of 2 + 1 PA 

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This striking artwork presents a human figure lying in a lush, expansive landscape. Surrounded by rocky outcrops and patches of vibrant greenery, the person becomes a focal point amid nature's grandeur. The contrast between the earthy tones of the land and the bare skin accentuates a sense of vulnerability and harmony with the environment. The composition's aerial perspective emphasizes solitude and introspection, inviting viewers to ponder the relationship between humanity and the natural world. The subtle play of light and shadow across the terrain adds depth and texture, enhancing the evocative mood. This artwork uniquely captures the essence of isolation within a tranquil setting, offering a powerful visual meditation on existence and the sublime beauty of untouched landscapes.

 "The first encounter I had with the abyss, was arriving at a place that does not exist, a point suspended in time where I am without being. An unreal world expands in front of me, everything here is stripped of identity; it’s a void with volumes and textures in which I transit. The abyss is not aggressive, it is not violent, and it is not tangible, but it exists: “Is the abyss no more than an expedient annihilation? It would not be difficult for me to read the abyss, not as a repose, but as an emotion. I mask my mourning by an evasion; I dilute myself, I swoon in order to escape that density, that clogging which makes me into a responsible subject: I come out: it is ecstasy.”