I am fleeting #1 and Mirages #4, Diptych, 2023

Javier Rey   Emerging artists

Is a project that debates through the photographic image, the importance that humans have assigned to ourselves, and proposes a reconciliation with the reality of our own insignificance. Identity is a concept that is constantly evolving and is shaped by our experiences, beliefs, and relationships. It is a fundamental aspect of our existence that is intrinsically linked to our perception of ourselves. As we navigate the world, we are constantly faced with the impermanence of life, and yet we often invest a lot of energy in how we are perceived by others. Despite our constant efforts to define ourselves, our existence is fleeting. This dichotomy between our need for identity and our impermanence is a constant source of conflict that influences how we perceive ourselves and how we are represented to the world.

Mirages. The idea of the monumental, utopian and modern city is constantly debated due to its own fragility. The idealization of the city is weak and vulnerable, threatened by the rudeness of its inhabitants. Mirages is a project that interprets this unrealizable idea of the city, creating a route of buildings that seem to float unpolluted, breaking the uniformity of the sky and integrating into it like castles of glass, where contemporary society deposits the idea of unattainable perfection. These crystalline masses reflect the sky as if they were above all things, camouflaging themselves, creating a bridge between the natural and the artificial.

Javier Rey  photographs explores the physical structure and the possibilities of sculpture through photography.

From the Series I am Fleeting and Mirages. Overall size: 123.5 cm H x 163 cm W. Individual size: I am fleeting #1: 110 cm H x 73 cm W. Mirages #4: 123.5 cm H x 90 cm W. Edition of 2

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This intriguing artwork juxtaposes two distinct elements that captivate the viewer's imagination. On the left, a blurred reflection emerges within a muted, tranquil space, suggesting a figure partially obscured by watery ripples. The subtlety of the blurred silhouette evokes ambiguity and mystery, inviting speculation about identity and context. On the right, a surreal architectural structure defies gravity, ascending in a series of sharp, precise platforms that lead to a distant, isolated building. This seemingly impossible construction contrasts sharply with the ethereal left side, creating a tension between grounded reality and dreamlike fantasy. The crisp, blue sky backdrop emphasizes the starkness of the structure, enhancing its surreal quality. This artwork challenges perceptions of space and form, merging the abstract with the surreal in a masterful display of visual poetry.