Untitled XIII. Framed. From the series chiromorphose, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled XIII, (s-15-S4-0012). From the Series Chiromorphose Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. "Chiromorphose" 2010 Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig (Photographies by Mara Sanchez-Renero). More Editions & Sizes: Small size unframed: Sheet size: 50 H cm x 50 W cm. Image size: 45 H cm x 45 W cm. Edition 2 of 20 + 1AP

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 artwork features an exquisite pencil drawing that captures the intricate elegance of human hands engaged in a harmonious gesture. The hands, depicted with stark realism, meet at the fingertips to form an intriguing triangular shape, creating a sense of symmetry and balance. The meticulous detailing of the knuckles and veins accentuates the anatomical precision, while the subtle shading adds depth and dimension. Set against a minimalist background, the focal hands are rendered with a striking clarity that draws the viewer's attention to their graceful form. The artwork's simplicity enhances its contemplative nature, inviting interpretations of unity, strength, or meditation. Encased in a sleek black frame, the piece is presented with a modern aesthetic that complements its meticulous artistry, making it both a compelling visual and thoughtful exploration of form.