Amorphisms 1, 2016

Javier Rey   Emerging artists

More Sizes and Editions Small: 55 cm H x 42.5 cm W. Edition of 7 + 2AP Large: 110 cm H x 85 cm W. Edition 2/2 + 1AP

This artwork presents a strikingly lifelike sculpture that challenges perceptions of the human form. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it depicts a hyper-realistic human body contorted into an unusual, spherical shape. The skin texture, complete with subtle variations in tone and the presence of body hair, adds an unnerving realism. Set on a stark white pedestal, the piece nuances the boundaries between human anatomy and abstract form. The artist's deft command of proportion and texture compels viewers to confront their understanding of the human body, elevating the sculpture from mere imitation to an arresting exploration of physicality and identity. The tension between familiarity and distortion invites contemplation, making the work both captivating and provocative.

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.