HECTOR GONZALEZ

Entomorphos: The Chrysalis Unveiled, embodies an imaginative concept that delves into the intricate relationship between insects and technology.

Insects, with their captivating structures, unique behaviors, and awe-inspiring diversity, have long been a source of fascination for humans. Meanwhile, digital technology has irrevocably transformed the way we communicate, create, and interact with the world and the nature. Inspired by biologist Edward O Wilson's observation that ‘Insects are the most complex organisms to have ever existed on Earth,’

Entomorphos aims to represent their intricate structures, unique behaviors, and incredible diversity through digital means. Entomophos project's digital forms and insect anatomy inspire the creation of surreal and enigmatic forms. The project employs intricate patterns, textures, and shapes that mimic the complexity of insect exoskeletons, antennae, wings, and eyes, evoking the mesmerizing fluidity of swarming or fluttering insects during their process of growth and mutation. Through the digital medium, the project conjures a surreal world that merges the figurative with the abstract, unleashing the essence of each stage of metamorphosis.

The project's images capture the different stages of insect development, such as the egg, larval or nymph, pupa, and adult stages. The egg stage bursts into existence with intricate patterns and textures that resonate with the natural beauty of the eggshell. The larval or nymph stage emerges into being with fluid and dynamic forms that evoke the raw energy of transformation. The pupa stage engulfs the senses with dream-like colors and textures, hinting at the mysteries that unfold within the chrysalis. Finally, the adult stage unfurls with symbolic representations of the insect's anatomy and behavior, breathing life into a world of wonder.

The conceptual video art piece included in the artistic concept also explores the intricate metamorphosis of the insect, capturing the essence of their life cycle through its mutating forms.

Entomorphos invites us to reflect on the relationship between humans, insects, and technology, and challenges us to reexamine our perceptions of the natural world. As Wilson reminds us, ’To the human ear, the difference between natural and artificial sounds is still clear. But the sounds made by most animals are also complex and musical, in ways that science is only beginning to appreciate.’ Entomorphos encourages us to open our ears, and our minds, to the complexity and beauty of insect life, and to embrace the digital realm as a tool for artistic expression and scientific discovery.

Héctor González is a media artist based in Vienna and Munich. His artistic pursuits revolve around investigating the interplay between technology, nature, art, and the human spirit.

He employs an approach that integrates diverse disciplines such as science, philosophy, art, and humanities to explore the spiritual issues that arise from the convergence of technology and humanity, science and soul, and strive to examine the multifaceted nature of human existence in our ever-changing digital era. He regularly explores various media genres, such as Bio, 3D, AI and Glitch Art, integrating them with traditional techniques like painting and sculpture to create mixed media installations. This approach allows a multidimensional exploration of concepts and ideas, blurring the boundaries between the physical and digital realms.

His goal is not only to produce aesthetically pleasing images generated with absolute automation, but also to use the computing process of the machine as a metaphor for rational thinking expressions. By combining the technological capabilities of AI with the artistic and philosophical dimensions of the human psyche, he hopes to create innovative works that offer new insights into the mysteries of existence. Furthermore, he regularly explores various media genres, such as Bio, 3D, and Glitch Art, integrating them with traditional techniques like painting and sculpture to create mixed media installations. This approach allows me for a multidimensional exploration of concepts and ideas, blurring the boundaries between the physical and digital realms.

Gonzalez holds a BA in Audiovisual Communication from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid, a Master's degree in Media Art from the University of Dönau-Krems in Austria, and he is currently pursuing a degree in Museology from the Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes. www.hectorgonzalez.art