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

José Sierra  

#8. From "La Piedra Sustituta II" Series

 Image size: 40 in. H x 23.02 in. W Edition of 10 + 2AP Unframed 

Additional sizes are available. 

Small size: 24 in. H x 13.81 in. W Edition of 10 + 2AP

This artwork presents a striking exploration of human vulnerability and raw connection with nature. The central focus is a nude figure entwined with a large, rugged stone, set against a stark pink backdrop. The figure's limp posture and gentle grasp suggest surrender, creating an emotional dialogue between softness and the rock's rough texture. The contrast between the human form and the cold, jagged surface of the stone evokes themes of struggle, endurance, and harmony. The soft, muted pink background accentuates the scene's surreal and contemplative atmosphere. This composition challenges viewers to reflect on the intricate balance between human fragility and the immutable forces of the natural world. The minimalist setting amplifies the intensity of the encounter, inviting an introspective gaze.

"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.