SÍ (2024) Tablo Otrebor tarafından

This piece is part of the Umbral collection, which explores states of post-life consciousness where we are confronted by our inner monsters. Once we leave the physical body, our fears, anxieties, anguish, guilt, and unresolved issues have nowhere left to hide, emerging fully exposed, like a skull without skin. The portraits in this collection tell these stories, inviting the viewer to confront their own demons.

Sí" is a artwork that delves deeply into the complexities of human duality and existential prison. The metaphor of Siamese twins expresses the nature of external impositions that shape identity, creating a state of being where the individual is, simultaneously, himself and an extension of what imprisons him. When contemplating this artwork, the viewer is invited to reflect on his own relationship with the influences that shaped his identity. To what extent are we, in fact, free or do we live confined by invisible borders, imprisoned? by conditions that we never chose, but that relentlessly define us?

Element Analysis
The Background (Metallic Fog):
The mix of gold, copper and bronze in the background represents the confusion and uncertainty in which identity is often lost. The atmosphere of fog or smoke creates a feeling of uncertainty, symbolizing the barriers that make it difficult to clearly understand who we really are, obscuring uniqueness amidst society's expectations and judgments.
Visual Effect: The fusion of these metallic tones with smoky textures generates a feeling of depth and restlessness, reflecting a nebulous emotional state and an environment where the boundaries of identity are tenuous and difficult to define.

The Spectral Siamese Being:
The central element, a spectral Siamese being, symbolizes a divided identity, coexisting in two forms. The shared traits indicate the merging of two souls or personalities into a single body, suggesting the lack of a singular identity and the struggle for autonomy and acceptance. This figure represents those who feel pressured to conform or who are judged for characteristics over which they have no control, making uniqueness itself a point of conflict.
Sunken Eyes and Black Tears: Sunken eyes, filled with darkness, express the anguish and sense of emptiness that can accompany the loss of a unique identity. The flowing black tears symbolize the emotional suffering and sadness resulting from being misunderstood, or judged for something inherent and uncontrollable.

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