#7. From La Piedra Sustituta I Series, 2020

José Sierra  

From "La Piedra Sustituta" Series 

More sizes available Small size: 24 in. H x 14.98 in. W Unframed Edition of 10 + 2AP.

This striking artwork features a nude figure entwined with a large, rugged rock against a soft pink backdrop. The juxtaposition of human vulnerability and the rock's solidity creates a compelling tension. The figure's limbs drape and grip the stone, evoking a sense of raw struggle and unity with nature. The pink background adds an unexpected softness, contrasting with the rough texture of the stone and bare skin. The composition challenges perceptions of strength and fragility, urging viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of human existence and the natural world. The piece's dramatic visual impact is further enhanced by its minimalist setting, emphasizing the central dynamic between body and boulder.

 "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.