Hilos invisibles

“Invisible Threads” conveys the feeling of being trapped in situations from which one tries unsuccessfully to escape, the moment when control is no longer under our power. It represents a series of uncontrolled, almost chaotic events, like life itself: “digital art is a mirror of our era, reflecting both our aspirations and our concerns.” These threads drag us along uncertain paths, reflecting the feeling of helplessness and the inevitable struggle to find meaning in the midst of disorder. Brea maintains that art should be understood as a space for experimentation and critical reflection that allows us to articulate ways of seeing, thinking and acting in the world. Similarly, “Invisible Threads” does not seek to represent a fixed reality, but invites the viewer to reflect on their own experience of uncertainty and lack of control, generating meanings from the emotional and conceptual interaction with the work, in Brea’s words “interactivity becomes a key element that redefines the relationship between the artist and the public.” This is how the viewer becomes a co-creator of the artistic experience.

Technical, aesthetic and conceptual development

Just as Brea describes contemporary art as moving away from traditional notions of materiality to focus on experience and symbolic exchange, “Invisible Threads” uses the image of a figure running aimlessly, inspired by Lillian Schwartz’s “Olympiad,” to convey feelings of frustration and helplessness that transcend its visual representation.

“Invisible Threads” uses these forms as a way to destabilize the viewer’s expectations, forcing them to actively participate in the construction of meaning.

For this work I used primitive 2D figures, all in gray scale, which together form a more complex figure, such as the human being. This figure is held by threads that, although they keep it in place, create the illusion of movement. The background consists of a succession of horizontal lines, which I added to give dynamism and texture to the composition, also helping to create this sensation of movement and speed.

Literature

BREA, José Luis. (2002). “Breve (y desordenado) antiglosario –o diccionario de tópicos- sobre el arte electrónico” en La era postmedia. Acción comunicativa, prácticas (post)artísticas y dispositivos neomediales. Salamanca: CASA Editorial, pp. 4-8

BREA, José Luis. (2008). “Redefinición de las prácticas artísticas (s. 21)” en El tercer umbral. Estatuto de las prácticas artísticas en la era del capitalismo cultural. Murcia: CENDEAC, pp. 106-113.