Untitled XXV. From the Series Chiromorphose, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled XXV (nc-8-S1-0003) 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 monochrome image of two hands elegantly positioned against a plain background. The hands are mirrored, each forming a precise "OK" gesture with fingers creating circular shapes. The extended index fingers create an upward dynamic, commanding attention to the symmetrical composition. The sleeves, distinctly marked with horizontal lines, frame the wrists, adding a subtle texture contrast. The minimalist palette highlights the intricate detailing of the hands, emphasizing every contour and line. This work captivates through its simplicity and symmetry, inviting viewers to contemplate the underlying symbolism and balance inherent in human gestures. The juxtaposition of precise form against a stark backdrop imbues the piece with both serenity and intrigue, asserting its place as a thought-provoking visual narrative.