Untitled XXVIII. From the series chiromorph, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled XXVIII, (s-20-S2-0004). 2010 by Nico Baixas From the Series Chiromorphose Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper Sheet size: 50 H cm x 50 W cm. Image size: 45 H cm x 45 W cm. Edition 1 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 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 striking monochrome artwork features two hands intricately forming a heart shape against a plain background, drawing the viewer's focus immediately to the delicate interlacing of fingers. The elongated fingers are presented with a surreal elegance, accentuated by the stark contrast between the skin tone and the simple, solid-colored sleeves. This adds a modern, minimalist aesthetic. The precise positioning of the hands creates a symmetrical and visually harmonious composition, embodying themes of connection and unity. The absence of color emphasizes the purity of form, inviting viewers to explore the nuances of the human anatomy and the expressive potential of hands. This piece stands out for its simplicity, yet evokes a profound contemplation on the universal gesture of love and communication.