SOL SISTERE
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2022
21.06.22 - 01.09.22
ESPACIO CREATIVO LA SALLE
PROJECT MANIFESTO:
El 21 de junio de 2022, Sonsoles Masiá nos presenta su performance solsticial en un espacio de luz donde la obra se crea durante el día más largo del año. 15 horas y 3 minutos de maratón creativa que pretende poner en valor el triunfo de la claridad solar en un ejercicio de introspección luminosa.
Nos acercamos así a una “iluminación'' creativa a través de un estado alterado de consciencia al que se accede por la extenuación y repetición del ejercicio. El instinto por el color se impone sobre la razón y se alcanza un impulso involuntario de creación.
Ese concepto de iluminación está estrechamente ligado a la noción budista de persecución del conocimiento pleno, un recorrido descrito en sus dogmas como un paisaje de luz y color.
Esta performance es un ejercicio de iluminación creativa, comenzando al amanecer -a las 6:44 de la mañana, en la longitud y latitud del Espacio Creativo La Salle- y culminando, al atardecer, a las 21:48 h, cuando el sol se detiene estático en el horizonte y la performance llega a su fin.
SOL SISTERE - ACRYLIC ON CANVAS COLLECTION
SOL SISTERE - 50 X 70 CM - ACRYLIC ON PAPER COLLECTION
THE PERFORMANCE
Frame from the performance
LUMINOSIDAD, EL PAISAJE DE LUZ:
En el libro de Tibetano de la vida y la muerte se describen las cuatro fases para llegar al Dharmata. Repetidamente se manifiesta la importancia de la luz en esa primera etapa del camino al conocimiento.
En este primer paso hacia la iluminación del conocimiento pleno, se cobra conciencia del color: de un mundo vibrante y fluido de sonido, luz y color. Es un paisaje de luz que lo inunda todo, un paisaje multicolor. Y durante esta performance se aspira a la iluminación creativa.
“Primero, sobre una alfombra de luz azul oscuro aparecen trémulos tiklés de azul zafiro, en grupos de cinco. Más arriba, en una alfombra de luz blanca, aparecen tiklés radiantes, blancos como el cristal. Aún más arriba, en una alfombra de luz amarilla, aparecen tiklés dorados, y sobre ella una alfombra de luz roja sostiene tiklés rojo rubí, todo ello coronado por una esfera radiante como un dosel de plumas de pavo real. “
El 21 de junio de 2022, Sonsoles Masiá continúaba su trabajo solsticial y lo contrapone a la anterior performance, que fue llevada a cabo en la noche más larga del año en una improvisada cripta contemporánea en las profundidades de Madrid.
Esta vez, la performance resurge hacia un espacio de luz donde la obra se crea durante el día más largo del año.15 horas y 3 minutos de maratón creativa que pretende poner en valor el triunfo de la claridad solar en un ejercicio de introspección luminosa.
El término “iluminación” viene estrechamente ligado a ¨luz¨, pero también al concepto de ¨conocimiento pleno¨. En la historia de la humanidad encontramos culturas que buscan esa iluminación. El budismo aspira a ese estado de consciencia a través de las cuatro fases del Dharmata.
Full catalogue of the exhibition: Vigilia Solar.
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2021
19:49 Summer Solstice 2021 , 76 x 70 cm. Acrylic on paper.
THE MOVEMENT OF CELESTIAL BODIES AND ITS INFLUENCE:
Since the beginning of humankind, we have looked to the sky to find signals that guide us through the transitions of the seasons and the times to sow and harvest. Proof of this are the many found traditional astronomical observatories like Stonehenge, or any other Neolithic archaeoastronomical sites. These examples were studied by the artist for her Architectural master thesis.
In the modern day, there is still something magical and primitive about looking up to the sky and trying to understand the movement of the celestial bodies and our position among them. Observatories not only provide a functional and scientific aspect, they also explore a spiritual dimension. There is hope for the rebirth of the sun; when the days slowly become longer, and the nights are marked by lingering sunsets. These moments have influenced the spiritual emotions of humans, and has similarly inspired the artist to create her latest art. The artist’s season begins when the north pole tilts towards the sun, and the days get longer. Longing for sunlight on those early spring days drastically impacts her productivity.
Timelapse of the performance
21 June 2021
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2021
SINCE SUNRISE TILL SUNSET
Painting performance + 30 pieces
Overview of the 30 pieces.
A LIVE PERFORMANCE:
This performance is an experiment to explore the limits of productivity and creativity of the artist during the longest day of 2021: Summer Solstice on 21st June. 15 hours and 3 minutesof creative exploration at the latitude N40°29'54.24", Fuencarral, Madrid. The sun witnessed her creations, starting at 6:44 am sunrise until 21:48 at sunset. Any pieces, collections, and products of this experiment are part of a series called “Summer Solstice 2021”. They are named in order with the hour of creation to study the changes and transitions in style, creativity and productivity. The performance was documented with a timelapse to support the authenticity.
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2021 FULL COLLECTION
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2020
17:54 piece , 50 x 50 cm. Acrylic on canvas.
THE MOVEMENT OF CELESTIAL BODIES AND ITS INFLUENCE:
Since the beginning of humankind, we have looked to the sky to find signals that guide us through the transitions of the seasons and the times to sow and harvest. Proof of this are the many found traditional astronomical observatories like Stonehenge, or any other Neolithic archaeoastronomical sites. These examples were studied by the artist for her Architectural master thesis.
In the modern day, there is still something magical and primitive about looking up to the sky and trying to understand the movement of the celestial bodies and our position among them. Observatories not only provide a functional and scientific aspect, they also explore a spiritual dimension. There is hope for the rebirth of the sun; when the days slowly become longer, and the nights are marked by lingering sunsets. These moments have influenced the spiritual emotions of humans, and has similarly inspired the artist to create her latest art. The artist’s season begins when the north pole tilts towards the sun, and the days get longer. Longing for sunlight on those early spring days drastically impacts her productivity.
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2020
SINCE SUNRISE TILL SUNSET
Painting performance + 23 pieces
Overview of the 23 pieces.
A LIVE PERFORMANCE:
This performance is an experiment to explore the limits of productivity and creativity of the artist during the longest day of 2020: Summer Solstice on 20th June. At the artist’s longitude and latitude of 52.010810, 4.347790, the sun witnessed her creations, starting at 5:22 am sunrise until 10:06 pm sunset. Any pieces, collections, and products of this experiment are part of a series called “Solstice”. They are named in order with the hour of creation to study the changes and transitions in style, creativity and productivity. The performance was documented with a live streaming on twitch.com to support the authenticity.
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2020 FULL COLLECTION
SOLSTICE #1, 2019, Diptych - Acrylic on canvas - 70 X 70
Performance shot at 6:15am
21 June 2019
Exhibition at Haley's comet breakfastclub
Photo by: @squaresbyrose
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2019
SINCE SUNRISE TILL SUNSET
Painting performance + 8 pieces
THE SUN AND THE SEARCH OF THE MUSES:
Some studies consider the darkness of the Winter Solstice as a niche of creation for artists, from Caravaggio to Picasso, to the Dutch masters of light. The night was their time of contemplation, revelation and imagination.
Formal art based on mythical figures or legends might follow this concept, but abstract art is more importantly based in color and contrasts. The kind of art in line with the artist’s style requires bright and colorful days. An active and positive atmosphere thus reflects on the paintings.
The muses are the most longing concern for artists and their search for inspiration. The artist often wonders how to capture that inspiration and settle into a productive mood. The muses come easier for her from the spring equinox to the summer solstice. Pouring out this artistic feeling in a performance spanning a full day will explore the capricious paths of the muses.
Exhibition at Haley's comet breakfastclub
Photo by: @squaresbyrose
Painting performance Timelapse
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2019 FULL COLLECTION