"A Tientas" crosses a threshold where
conventional knowledge loses its utility, opening the way to the pursuit of
intuitive understanding. This work serves as a metaphor for the 'dark night of
the soul,' a mystical term describing a deep and transformative crisis. Impregnated
with the artist's fingerprints and hand marks, the visual textures and layers
invite viewers to experience the disorientation of a blindfolded journey,
evoking the childhood game of 'blind man's bluff,' where the known world is
hidden, compelling us to seek out orientation and the invisible internal
senses.
In this mixed-media artwork, the artist’s personal
imprints not only intimately connect the creator with his creation but also
expand into the realm of the intangible through the final manipulation in
Photoshop. This narrative highlights the transition between the tangible and
the intangible and establishes a dialogue with perception and the senses,
transforming them into a profound symbol of human connection and psychic
exploration. Emotionally charged with themes of loss and rediscovery, the work
invites us to pause and question our own sensory perception.
Innovative Aspect: Public Interaction and Co-creation Viewer Participation: "A
Tientas" transforms each spectator into a co-creator, allowing them to
leave their personal imprints on the work. This interaction turns the piece
into a living, constantly evolving canvas, presenting the project as a
continual evolution that captures the human touch.
Allowing viewers to leave imprints on the work repositions its
purpose; now, the meaning is co-created by the audience and not unilaterally
imposed by the artist. This method subverts the traditional authority of the
artist and democratizes the creative process, highlighting the value of
collective participation that transforms reality.
Documentation and Continuous Transformation: Each new imprint
not only alters the aesthetic of "A Tientas" but also integrates into
a living archive of interactions. This documentation becomes part of the
narrative of the piece, showing how it changes over time.**
Reflection on Identity and Community: By leaving their
mark, each participant not only changes the work but also makes a statement of
presence, becoming part of a collective work.
Connection with History and Prehistory: "A
Tientas" invites the public to participate in a modern ritual that
resonates with the practices at the Cueva de las Manos in Río Pinturas, where
prehistoric communities, perhaps also 'gropingly,' left handprints between
13,000 and 9,500 years ago. This historical connection unites viewers not just
with each other but with humans across millennia, in a shared act of creation
and expression.
