Untitled X. From the series chiromorphose, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled X, (nc-14-S1-0003). Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. Edition 1/20 + 1AP. Large size: Sheet size: 100 H cm x 100 W cm. Image size: 90 H cm x 90 W cm. Edition of 5 + 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 opposing 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 skillfully captures the intricate beauty of human hands, showcased in an engaging and minimalist composition. Rendered in grayscale, the image highlights the elegant complexity of the human form, focusing on two hands positioned symmetrically against a plain background. The fingers are gracefully intertwined, forming circular shapes that draw the viewer's attention to the central interaction. Each hand is depicted with meticulous attention to detail, from the subtle shading of the skin to the delicate curves of the fingers. The neutral tones and absence of distracting elements allow the viewer to appreciate the organic symmetry and dynamic tension inherent in the pose. This piece stands out for its ability to evoke emotion through simplicity, turning the static image into a visual exploration of form, balance, and expression.