#1 From La Piedra Sustituta II Series, 2020

José Sierra  

#1 From "La Piedra Sustituta II" Series Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle paper Image size: 40 in. H x 25.1 in. W Edition of 10 + 1AP Unframed Additional sizes are available. More Sizes Available: Small: 24 in. H x 15 in. W. Edition of 10 + 1AP. 

This striking artwork captures a nude figure entwined with rugged stones, presenting a raw and intimate study of human vulnerability. The subject's pose, bent forward and resting on a prominent rock, evokes a sense of surrender and unity with nature, blurring the boundaries between flesh and stone. The softened tones of the background contrast sharply with the textures of the skin and rock, highlighting the fragility and resilience inherent in the human form. The composition challenges traditional perceptions of beauty, opting instead for an honest exploration of form and texture. The lighting, soft yet deliberate, casts gentle shadows that enhance the contours of the body, adding depth and dynamism to the scene. This piece stands out through its bold yet nuanced portrayal of humanity's connection to the earth, inviting reflection on themes of identity and existence.

"La Piedra Sustituta" Series Showing a body that is hidden is the aesthetic apology for the insane judgment that the artist himself has taken as an excuse for not being "pointed at" or rather as self-pointing. The stone is taken by the body that is unprotected as a metaphor for the weakness that seeks protection, and the body is taken by the stone as a consequence of an insecure state, how can a stone take a body? If this is the one that "institutionally" does it.