Untitled XXIX. From the Series Chiromorphose, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled XXIX (nc-14-S4-0010) 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 More Editions & Sizes: Small size: 50 H cm x 50 W cm. Edition 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 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 mesmerizing interplay of form and symmetry, showcasing a pair of hands intertwined to create an intricate geometric shape reminiscent of overlapping circles and triangles. The meticulous attention to anatomical detail, particularly in the rendering of fingers and joints, highlights the artist’s precision and skill. The grayscale palette accentuates the contrast, bringing focus to the shadows and highlights that define the contours of the hands. The simplicity of the background ensures that all attention is drawn to the hands, transforming a mundane gesture into a profound visual exploration. This piece stands out for its ability to blend realism with abstraction, inviting viewers to interpret the forms within their own contexts while appreciating the beauty of human anatomy.