Untitled XII, Limited photograph from Half Angels Half Demons, 2008
Photography : archival pigment print · 61 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm 24 x 36 x 0.1 inch
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Photography : numbered and limited to 15 copies
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A haunting composition of stillness and tension. Figures sit in a formal arrangement. Their faces are hidden by textured stone-like coverings. This visual erasure strips away identity. It transforms the human form into a silent monument. The scene unfolds in a muted palette. Dusty pink fabrics and antique furniture ground the imagery in a fading elegance. Dark clothing contrasts against the pale textures of the masks.
The artist merges spiritual inspiration with a subtle sense of unease. He explores the boundary between the sacred and the disturbed. Every element feels deliberate. The lighting is soft yet precise. It emphasizes the tactile quality of the materials. The arrangement evokes a ritualistic gathering. It suggests a dialogue without words. This artwork invites the viewer to contemplate the fragility of the human presence. It balances meticulous technical execution with a deep emotional weight. The gaze is drawn toward the interplay of light on the heavy fabrics and the rigid posture of the subjects. The photograph captures a moment of frozen anticipation within a decaying interior.
The angel is a being that religion has bequeathed us as a sign of purity, innocence, and goodness, from the same source, we have been sold to the devil as the form that represents evil par excellence, and at all times we have used between the duality of what's good and bad. Goodness, evil, naivety, and sin, a diatribe that has ruled humanity for as long as we can think back. This sample, beyond being a judgment, is the gaze of a creator who, after more than 30 years dedicated to portraiture, has managed to know, experience, and interpret many of the facets of the HUMAN feeling. Mauricio Velez's photographs seeks to refine the viewer's sensitivity and perception of art and the human body, elevating these elements to an aesthetic realm that can inspire, disturb, or provoke reflection. His imagery confronts the audience with themes that resonate deeply, encouraging introspection and dialogue. Vélez's work spans a diverse range of subjects, from fundamental human concerns such as good and evil or life and death, to vivid portrayals of Colombian society through portraits of its most iconic figures. His socially engaged projects tackle complex issues like violence and conflict, transforming controversial topics into visual narratives that advocate for change. Notable series such as Half Angels, Half Demons and Portraits of Society stand out as pivotal contributions, with the latter becoming a key visual resource for promoting Colombian identity on an international stage.
From the Half angels and half demons series Archival pigment print Limited edition. Unframed Other sizes: 40 H x 60 W x 0.1 D in. edition of 9 and 60 H x 80 W x 0.1 D in. edition of 6
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Mauricio Velez was born and lives in Colombia. He was trained at the European Institute of Design in Italy. Since then, he has worked on a large number of projects in Latin America, the United States and Spain, offering, through his personal prism - images which he seeks to refine the sensitivity and perception of the viewer towards religious icons, art, and the human body.
His work confronts the viewer with a sense of aesthetics that balances between the spiritually inspired and the disturbed.
"In few photographers like Mauricio Velez does aesthetic become ethic. Every portrait scene is seamless. Every composition is an impeccable piece: the light, gesture, even the preference in models. Nothing can be discredited of the photographic style neither the clean technic. And for this aesthetic perfection, the message lends to the viewer in its pure state."
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