Description

This photograph, titled “La Bruma 04,” is part of Mercè Ribera’s captivating body of work, a collection that fuses sculpture, installation, and photography into evocative visual narratives. Based in Rubí, Barcelona, Ribera transitioned from over two decades of creating sculptures and installations—pieces that now form part of notable private and public collections, such as Fundación Vila Casas—into the realm of photography in 2018. Her unique approach synthesizes her sculptural background with the infinite possibilities of light and miniature scenography.

“La Bruma 04 ” exemplifies Ribera’s distinctive process, where meticulously crafted dioramas become hauntingly beautiful microcosms. Working on a one-meter square table, she constructs detailed sets using miniature objects, dolls, and everyday items, carefully arranged to convey the themes that preoccupy her: human fragility, solitude, dignity, and the eternal dilemmas of existence. In this piece, the stark contrast of light and shadow highlights a solitary ship, seemingly trapped in an ethereal, icy expanse, evoking a sense of isolation and resilience.

The artist’s mastery of light is key to her visual storytelling. Drawing from her sculptural background, Ribera uses continuous light sources, such as lamps and flashlights, to illuminate her miniature worlds. The interplay of light and darkness in “La Bruma 04 ” not only adds depth and dimension but also amplifies the emotional impact of the work, inviting viewers to reflect on the tension between confinement and hope.

Through “La Bruma 04 ” and her broader body of work, Mercè Ribera invites us to explore a world of shared beauty and melancholy, where questions linger unanswered, and fragments of stories come alive under the transformative power of light and imagination.

Printed on MUSEUM RAG PHOTO ETCHING  310GR, this limited edition photograph is signed by the artist.

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