LE NON LIEU Drawing

Franco Salas-Borquez (Chile, 1979) seems to want to honor the sea by representing its infinite power. A connection with his childhood? The history of his family? Landscapes that have marked it? Nothing of the sort. The artist explains himself that through his work he wishes to "highlight the helplessness of man in the face of nature and the ferocity of the sea as a universal and timeless language. Thus, it is the history of Humanity that he tells. A universal story that places us face to face with Nature. His insolent waves overwhelm us and confront us with our darkest anxieties. One sees the vanity of our lives. One imagines sailors struggling against these forces of nature. And through the agitated seas of these raging landscapes, he offers us a semblance of Memento Mori, forcing us to remember that we are only passing through the Earth and that, whatever happens, the power of Nature survives. Beyond this strong feeling of helplessness in front of these waves that seem to engulf us, we feel a real strength in the artist's gesture. His reflection is powerful. He lets his instinct speak on the canvas and gives free rein to his emotions. The wave comes to life as anger or anguish is expressed. Punctuated by details delicately affixed and foam giving life to the scene, his work takes on almost cathartic airs. By freeing himself from his most agitated emotions, he introduces the spectator into a form of introspection, leaving him to face his fears and his existential reflections.

Drawing:Ink on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:70 W x 50 H x 1 D in

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