Selva Oscura Macizo Colombiano, Silver Gelatin Print, 2018

Miguel Winograd  

Selva Oscura Macizo Colombiano, 2018 by Miguel Winograd .From the Series Bruma. Selenium- Toned Gelatin Silver Prints. Sheet Size: 11 in H x 14 in W, Edition of 7. Black and white Edition Unframed

This mesmerizing black and white photograph captures the intricate dance of nature in a dense forest. Convoluted branches twist and weave through the frame, forming a complex web against a backdrop of rich, shadowy foliage. The absence of color accentuates the play of light and shadow, adding a layer of depth and mystery. Each branch is a study in contrast, its texture stark against the soft focus of the leaves beyond. The composition draws the eye into a labyrinthine journey, inviting contemplation of nature's chaotic yet harmonious beauty. Unique in its ability to convey both movement and stillness, the work transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, offering a timeless exploration of natural forms. The haunting elegance of the scene is both captivating and meditative, a testament to the untamed artistry of the wild.

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.