Series "Meteorites"
“We need imagination in science, not all is mathematics and logic, but also beauty and poetry,” Maria Mitchell.
What would it be like to feel a meteorite up close and have the opportunity to touch it? Since childhood, I have been fascinated by meteorites and rock formations, which ultimately merged into the “Meteorites” series.
This collection of four paintings and three wall sculptures represents a line of reflection based on my readings of the writings of Joan Oró Florensa (1923-2004). This Spanish scientist, a collaborator in NASA’s space programs, found ideas of unity, humility, and the importance of cooperation in the very origin of the universe and life on Earth. These ethical principles remain relevant, hence my urgency to recall and convey them through my own visual language, thus placing the material alongside the procedural aspect behind each artwork.
According to Joan Oró: “There are three ethical principles that come from observing the universe: the first one is humility because we come from very simple things and therefore, we are not kings of creation. Second: we have a common trunk, so we are all brothers and sisters, that is, the spirit of solidarity. And third: the earth looks very small from the Moon. Therefore, if there is no spirit of cooperation, we cannot continue to exist on this planet.”
The “Meteorites” series stands out for its shapes, multiple structures, and a palette of metallic colors, drawing aesthetic reference from metallic meteorites, particularly Campo del Cielo. The work stands out for the abundant use of structural pastes, natural elements such as sands, crystals, and stones, aiming to achieve intentional form.
In addition to the influence of astronomy and geology, this series features the predominance of brutalism, for its material transparency. It also emphasizes the search for balance in materials, highlighting their irregularities, drawing inspiration from the Japanese Wabi Sabi movement, which describes a vision of beauty in imperfection.
