Micropainting B2 008

"Micropaintings" is the product of an intricate exploration of painting processes related to the limitations, attributes and errors of optical devices and image visualization.

The process begins with the application of acrylic paint on a thin sheet of acetate, which is then placed in a Zeiss microscope calibrated to enlarge to 4x and 10x under different lightings.

When an interesting composition is found after meticulous search and observation, it is captured with a digital camera adapted to the microscope. This step is repeated, selecting different framings of the paint’s topography (in some cases also including prismatic paper, oil paint, mobile device screens or prints).

The photographs are then edited in software designed for RAW files (without compression) and are run through a “pixel sorting” script in a program called Processing, which outlines the individual pixels of a digital image.

Finally, these images are viewed through a retina display screen and photographed with a 35mm camera. The film is then developed and placed in slides, and the resulting images are projected in a dark room with a Kodak Carousel 4400, creating an interactive installation. This piece was first presented in my solo show "Snooze", which took place in April and may 2018 in Galería Tu Mamá, located in Xochimilco, Mexico.

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