Amorphisms 3. Framed, 2016

Javier Rey   Emerging artists

This striking sculpture, "Untitled" (2007) , powerfully confronts the viewer with its hyper-realistic depiction of a human figure curled into a fetal position. Crafted from silicone, the artwork mimics human skin with astonishing precision, capturing every wrinkle and pore. The figure’s compact posture evokes a sense of vulnerability and introspection, inviting contemplation on themes of isolation and self-preservation. The minimalistic white pedestal accentuates the sculpture’s realism, lending it prominence in any space. Jinks' meticulous attention to detail and the contrast between the organic form and its sterile presentation underscore the tension between human fragility and resilience. This piece masterfully combines psychological depth with technical excellence, challenging perceptions of the human body and identity.

Amorphisms explore the distorted and negative self-image, which is constructed and mutated from emotions, lived experiences, and interaction with others. Assuming that these mental images are often false and altered, I am interested in examining mine. When inquiring into my perception, I recognize the body as an uncomfortable and changing mass, as an object that I inhabit and deteriorates with use, a weight that I have to drag like something alien and annoying. 

This project is the transition from a mental image to a concrete image and starts from a doubt: not being able to identify me with something that is constantly changing, looking for myself, and finding only a misshapen lump that moves and breathes. My starting point is photography, which allows me to explore my self-image and reconstruct it, resulting in a mass of skins that clump together in space