Juan Antonio Olivares

Bondage of Self, 202435.6 x 35.6 x 305cm12500 USD

Details

MaterialGallery

stainless steel.Aguirre

Description

Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The artwork features a polished stainless steel sphere attached to a chain and cuff. The sphere's reflective surface creates a striking contrast against the matte metal links. The composition emphasizes the interplay of form and material, with the spherical shape and linear elements creating a sense of tension and balance. The work's minimalist aesthetic and use of industrial materials suggest themes of confinement, personal freedom, and the relationship between the body and its constraints. The artist's intention may be to provoke contemplation on the human condition and the struggle for self-expression within societal limitations. ...

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Artist

Juan Antonio Olivares

B.1988

Juan Antonio Olivares’s work spans a variety of media, exploring the nature of the contemporary human condition, including themes of alienation, displacement, memory, loss, and connection. The scope of his work shifts from the deeply personal and autobiographical to the universal— a visceral celebration of what defines and unites us as human.