#15. From "La Piedra Sustituta II" Series, 2020

José Sierra  

#15, 2020 by Jose Sierra From "La Piedra Sustituta" Series 

Image size: 40 in. H x 23.98 in. W Edition of 10 + 2AP Unframed Additional sizes are available. Small size: 24 in. H x 14.39 in. W Edition of 10 + 2AP.

This striking artwork creatively juxtaposes elements of nature and the human form, evoking a sense of surrealism. A realistic human figure bends forward, balancing a rough, textured rock on its back. The rock's weight is palpable, symbolizing burden or endurance. Above, a fish appears pinned, suspended in mid-air, its trajectory parallel to the bent figure. The background is a muted pink, creating a stark yet harmonious contrast with the natural elements. The composition challenges conventional perceptions, blending realism with metaphor. The fish, seemingly defying gravity, adds an element of whimsy and intrigue, inviting viewers to explore interpretations of balance, struggle, and coexistence. The piece effortlessly draws attention to the fragility and interconnection of life.

  "La Piedra Sustituta" Series Showing a body that is hidden is the aesthetic apology for the insane judgment that the artist himself has taken as an excuse for not being "pointed at" or rather as self-pointing. The stone is taken by the body that is unprotected as a metaphor for the weakness that seeks protection, and the body is taken by the stone as a consequence of an insecure state, how can a stone take a body? If this is the one that "institutionally" does it.