Engulfment Cartagena 2, 2021

Javier Rey   Emerging artists

This striking artwork captures a raw, contemplative scene of a human figure intertwined with nature. The individual is positioned gracefully among rugged ocean rocks, arching their body to mirror the undulating forms of the stones. The contrast between the smooth skin tones and the textured, earth-toned rocks creates a visual harmony, emphasizing the unity between human and environment. The vast, serene ocean in the background stretches towards a distant horizon, evoking a sense of infinite possibility and introspection. The composition's balance and the natural light highlighting the figure's contours contribute to a peaceful yet powerful image. This work eloquently explores themes of vulnerability, connection, and the inherent beauty of the natural world, inviting viewers to reflect on their relationship with the environment.

The first encounter I had with the abyss, was arriving at a place that does not exist, a point suspended in time where I am without being. An unreal world expands in front of me, everything here is stripped of identity; it’s a void with volumes and textures in which I transit. The abyss is not aggressive, it is not violent, and it is not tangible, but it exists: “Is the abyss no more than an expedient annihilation? It would not be difficult for me to read the abyss, not as a repose, but as an emotion. I mask my mourning by an evasion; I dilute myself, I swoon in order to escape that density, that clogging which makes me into a responsible subject: I come out: it is ecstasy.