Untitled XXI. From the Series Chiromorphose, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled XXI, (nc-3-S2-0005) 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 Editions & Sizes: 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 artwork presents a striking and precise monochromatic depiction of two hands against a plain background. The hands are intricately posed to form the shape of an eye, showcasing an intricate ballet of fingers. The drawing’s attention to anatomical detail is remarkable, capturing the sinewy elegance and shadowing that evokes a sense of movement and tension. The simplicity of the grayscale palette enhances the focus on form and gesture, making the image both arresting and contemplative. The artist's skill in rendering the delicate textures of skin and bone elevates the piece to a study of human expression and communication, utilizing non-verbal cues. This composition transforms a simple gesture into a powerful visual statement, inviting viewers to explore the nuances of human emotion and interaction.