Untitled XXXIX. From the Series Chiromorphose, 2010

Nico Baixas / Gos-com-fuig  

Untitled XXXIX (nc-23-S2-0006) 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 captivating artwork features a monochromatic depiction of two hands artistically intertwined, set against a stark white background. The composition is both elegant and dynamic, as the hands gracefully form a central heart-shaped space, symbolizing connection and unity. The play of light and shadow enhances the intricate details of the skin, highlighting the delicate interplay between shadow and texture. The minimalist style strips away distractions, drawing full focus to the expressive language of the hands. The subtle details in the wrists and fingers add depth, emphasizing the complexity and grace of human anatomy. This artwork shines in its ability to convey profound emotion through simplicity, capturing the viewer's attention with its quiet yet powerful presence. It stands as a testament to the eloquence of body language, rendered in a beautifully understated manner.