Façade (fachada)

Medium

Wooden structure, oil on canvas

Dimensions

70"H × 53"W

Year

2026

In this latest sculptural painting, representations of organic elements such as water and vegetation move somewhat away from definition. I concentrated the saturation on the central panel as a reflection of my own attempts to maintain emotional and spiritual stability. Unlike other pieces, Fachada features only a single human figure—one that appears to be adjusting, moving, stretching, and expanding. This interactive piece invites the viewer to unfold and look at the faces together, knowing that they represent three phases of the same entity, or object. This new series, currently in progress, explores individual and collective labor—the work that is sometimes inherited, deeply familiar, and the effort to make real things fulfill a function. I feel inspired by the potential that exists within materials to transform into more complex and useful elements. As someone working in Mexico, I believe it is important to consider the relationship between social context and the label assigned to those who work with their hands. Why is one person considered a craftsperson or a worker, while someone else is considered an artist or a creator? Sometimes these labels have little to do with economic means. Is it simply a matter of self-definition?