Los órganos Chingaza, Pigment Prints, 2018

Miguel Winograd  

Los órganos Chingaza, 2018 by Miguel Winograd. From the Series Bruma . Pigment Prints . Sheet Size: 24 in H x 20 in W .Image size: 23.13 in H x 18.5 in W . Edition of 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 striking black-and-white photograph captures the serene expanse of a winding river, flanked by lush, textured grasses. The fluid movement of the water is intricately detailed, reflecting the soft, diffused light from the overcast sky above. Towering mountains loom in the background, their silhouettes sharply defined against the dramatic cloudscape. The artist's adept use of contrast highlights the interplay between the tranquil river and the imposing mountainous terrain, creating a sense of depth and vastness. The composition's balance between the gentle curves of the river and the rugged peaks invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the tranquility and majesty of the natural landscape. This artwork is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the profound beauty and complexity of the natural world in monochrome, evoking a timeless and contemplative atmosphere.