Lagunas de Buitrago Chingaza, Pigment Prints, 2018

Miguel Winograd  

Lagunas de Buitrago Chingaza, 2018 by Miguel Winograd. From the Series Bruma 

Pigment Prints. Sheet Size: 24 in H x 20 in W. Image size: 18.5 in H x 18.5 in H. Edition 1/7 

Black and white Edition. Unframed

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.This captivating black-and-white photograph masterfully captures the ethereal beauty of a mist-shrouded landscape. The composition features a serene, expansive field filled with towering palm-like plants reaching skyward, their silhouettes stark against the foggy backdrop. The mist softly blurs the horizon, infusing the scene with a dreamy, otherworldly quality. The foreground is rich with detailed foliage, drawing the viewer's eye into the heart of the image and enhancing the depth of the vast, mysterious space. The stark contrast between the dark plants and the light, nearly featureless sky adds a dramatic and contemplative atmosphere. This artwork uniquely embodies a tranquil solitude, inviting introspection and an appreciation of nature's quiet majesty.