Untitled I. From the Series Chiromorphose, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled I, (nc-30-S1-0003). 2010 by Nico Baixas From the Series Chiromorphose Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper Large size: Sheet size: 100 H cm x 100 W cm. Image size: 90 H cm x 90 W cm. Edition 1 of 5 + 1AP Small size: Sheet size: 50 H cm x 50 W cm. Image size: 45 H cm x 45 W cm. Edition of 20 + 1AP Unframed Black & White photography "Chiromorphose" 2010 Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig (Photographies by Mara Sanchez-Renero) 

This work explores the sculptural capacities of the hands. Stripping them from their symbolism or the functions for which they are normally used, I explored them like someone examining a foreign body, searching for their limits and pushing them in different directions. To do this, I used opposed sculptural concepts like straight-curved, and simple-complex; searched for the interconnection between fingers, and the balance between distances, and tried to generate geometric shapes and textures. At times, I would find shapes that were like doors opening onto a myriad of new possibilities. Throughout the process, I discovered a world of fingers that transformed reality taking it to another level. It is an abstract development, I didn't try to make the forms resemble known things. Despite this, the results are very suggestive, sometimes they look like architectural constructions or industrial designs, shells, corals, branches, flowers, masks. This effect is produced because many of these real objects are made with the same proportions or mathematical patterns inherent in nature. This is a question that interested me a lot. The fact that the distance of the finger bones coincides with the Fibonacci numbers, related to the golden ratio, which the Greeks and Renaissance considered the ideal of beauty, gives these shapes a special balance and perhaps a divine dimension.

This monochromatic artwork showcases a pair of hands extended against a plain background, with fingers splayed to form a distinct, symmetrical pattern. The hands, captured in grayscale, are elongated and graceful, drawing attention to their elegant form. The light and shadow across the skin create a tactile, almost tangible texture, emphasizing the contours and lines of the hands. The positioning of the hands, with their fingers skillfully interlocked, suggests a symbolic gesture or word being communicated. The stark contrast between the sharp details of the hands and the minimalistic background highlights the artist's focus on composition and symbolism. The cropped sleeves add a subtle element of style, guiding the viewer's eye towards the expressive hands. This artwork invites interpretations of gesture, communication, and human expression, serving as a testament to the power of simplicity and form in visual storytelling.