#9. From La Piedra Sustituta II Series, 2020

José Sierra  

#9, 2020 by Jose Sierra From "La Piedra Sustituta II" Series Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle paper 

Image size: 40 in. H x 25.6 in. W Edition of 10 + 1AP Unframed 

More Editions & Sizes  Small: 24 in. H x 15.4 in. W. Edition of 10 + 1AP 

This provocative artwork presents a striking interplay between the human form and vivid color. Set against a bold red background, the piece features the back of a nude male figure, captured mid-motion. The tension in his muscular posture emphasizes the physicality and inherent tension within the scene, drawing attention to the dynamic interplay of light and shadow across his skin. A vertical metal rod with a pink fabric element introduces an intriguing contrast, both in texture and hue, accentuating the composition's visual tension. The minimalist setting, devoid of distractions, forces the viewer’s focus onto the form and the emotive qualities of the pose. This artwork invites contemplation of themes such as vulnerability and strength, challenging conventional perceptions of the human body in art. The deliberate choice of color and form makes this piece both captivating and thought-provoking, pushing boundaries in its exploration of human expression.

"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.