I am fleeting #15. From I am fleeting Series, 2023

Javier Rey   Emerging artists

I am fleeting #15, 2023 by Javier Rey  From I am fleeting Series  Archival pigment print 

Small size: 43 cm H x 65 cm W.  Edition of 7 + 2AP 

More Editions & Sizes: Medium: 73 cm H x 110 cm W. Edition of 5 + 1AP Large: 110 cm H x 165 cm W.  Edition of 2 + 1AP Unframed 

This artwork presents a mesmerizing reflection in water, capturing an ethereal, dreamlike scene. The composition draws the viewer into its dynamic interplay of light and texture, where vertical shapes are distorted by gentle ripples. Muted tones of beige and blue evoke a serene coastal ambiance, while blurred outlines suggest human figures, creating a narrative of unseen motion. The reflection’s fluidity and abstraction invite personal interpretation, playing with perception and reality. The artist’s masterful use of natural elements highlights the beauty in transience and imperfection, making this piece a compelling study in reflection and form.

Is a project that debates through the photographic image, the importance that humans have assigned to ourselves, and proposes a reconciliation with the reality of our own insignificance. Identity is a concept that is constantly evolving and is shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and relationships. It is a fundamental aspect of our existence that is intrinsically linked to our perception of ourselves. As we navigate the world, we are constantly faced with the impermanence of life, and yet we often invest a lot of energy in how we are perceived by others. Despite our constant efforts to define ourselves, our existence is fleeting. This dichotomy between our need for identity and our impermanence is a constant source of conflict that influences how we perceive ourselves and how we are represented to the world.