#2 From "La Piedra Sustituta II" Series, 2020

José Sierra  

#2 From "La Piedra Sustituta II" Series Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle paper 40 in. H x 25.7 in. W. Edition of 10 + 1AP 

Additional sizes are available. Small: 24 in. H x 14.1 in. W. Edition of 10 + 1A 

This striking artwork presents a human form seamlessly intertwined with rugged boulders, evoking a powerful connection between man and nature. The figure, nude and vulnerable, appears to melt into the stone surface, suggesting themes of unity and surrender. The earthy color palette, dominated by browns and grays, enhances the organic feel of the composition, while the stark contrast between the subject's skin and the rough texture of the rocks emphasizes the raw, primal essence of the scene. The nude's relaxed pose, combined with the soft gradient background, creates a serene, contemplative mood. This evocative piece challenges the viewer to reconsider the relationship between humanity and the natural world, exploring ideas of identity, integration, and harmony. The artwork’s unique portrayal of human fragility juxtaposed with the enduring strength of stone is both mesmerizing and thought-provoking.

"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.