SchouwArt Foundation, Hengelo, Netherlands, 2024
Drawing on acrylic, gold leaf, cable, and steel hooks
Dimensions: 79.5 cm length x 50 cm width x 6 mm espesor. weight 2.80 kg
With a n a esthetic t hat c ombines t ransparency, n atural t ones, a nd u ndulating l ines, t his p iece e vokes t he fl uidity a nd fragility of water. Through a r hythmic visual flow, it connects the viewer to the serenity and b eauty of aquatic b odies.
The boat acts as a point of tension and reflection: on the one hand, it symbolizes a vehicle of connection and coexistence w ith n ature; o n t he o ther, i t r epresents h uman i ntervention. I ts s cale, c ontrasted w ith t he s urrounding environment, h ighlights b oth h umanity’s dependence on water and its p rofound environmental impact on it.
The fragmentation o f the composition serves as a metaphor for disrupted ecosystems in the current context. This artistic p roposal i nvites the viewer to admire the b eauty and i mmeasurable value of aquatic systems while fostering a reflection on sustainability, biodiversity protection, and the necessity of a more harmonious relationship with the environment.
