Untitled XVIII. From the series Chiromorphose., 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled XVIII. (s-10-S4-0011) 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 of 5 + 1AP Unframed Black & White photography More Sizes and Editions: Small size: 50 H cm x 50 W cm. Edition of 20 + 1AP "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 striking black-and-white photograph features a pair of hands extended upward, palms facing outward, fingers gracefully splayed. The symmetry and elegance of the gesture capture immediate attention, evoking a sense of delicate balance and harmony. Encased within a minimalist square frame, the stark contrast between the hands and the plain background amplifies the subtle textures and lines of the skin, rendering them almost sculptural. The sleeves serve as horizontal anchors, introducing a geometric element that enhances the visual stability. The interplay of light and shadow across the hands reveals intricate details, offering a mesmerizing exploration of form and expression. This artwork stands out for its ability to communicate complex emotions through simple yet powerful imagery, inviting reflection on the nuances of human expression and the poetry of movement.