Untitled XXVII. From the series Chiromorphose, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled XXVII. (s-18-S4-0010). 2010 by Nico Baixas From the Series Chiromorphose Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper Sheet size: 100 H cm x 100 W cm. Image size: 90 H cm x 90 W cm. Edition 2 of 5 + 1AP Unframed Small size: Sheet size: 50 H cm x 50 W cm. Image size: 45 H cm x 45 W cm. Edition of 20 + 1AP 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 artwork features two hands elegantly forming a symmetrical heart-like shape against a neutral background. The monochrome palette accentuates the graceful flow and intricate detailing of the fingers' positioning. The composition is marked by its simplicity, yet it captivates with the precision of form and natural symmetry. The elongated fingers and visible tendons introduce a sense of dynamic tension, contrasting the gentle, universal symbolism of love represented by the heart shape. The neutral backdrop ensures complete focus on the hands, highlighting their elegance and strength. This piece is a brilliant exploration of human expression through gesture, showcasing how a basic form can convey profound meaning, inviting viewers to ponder the motion and the emotive power of the human touch. Its minimalism fosters an intimate viewer connection, evoking feelings of warmth and humanity.