Olhos de Luar

This series contains four prints that take place in a magical and nostalgic world that revolves around childhood, while having an uncomfortable presence, reflection of trauma, emotional abandonment and hidden pain.These engravings use the mixture of two techniques etching and aquatint and are 15x15 cm. A metal plate, in this case copper, is used as a matrix. Engraving is done using acid. In etching the matrix plate is polished and covered with a protective layer of wax, the wax is then gently scratched into the engraving patterns. Where there is wax the plate is protected from the acid, where the wax has been scratched the acid will corrode creating grooves. This technique creates lines, to build shades, the aquatint technique is used, in which rosin powder is used to create a granulated film, which allows the creation of several layers and shades of gray reaching an almost black filling. In order for the rosin grains to be spread evenly, special machinery is needed, a large chamber with a lever system that launches the rosin powder into the air, which then falls naturally forming a thin layer on the plate. The areas to be protected are covered with resin and the plate is dipped in acid once for each shade of grey. Printing is done using a press, the paper must be previously moistened and the ink applied to the matrix plate.

I saw an old photo, in it there was a child on an adult's lap, they were looking directly at the viewer. Two serious eyes, dark and deep. It seemed like a simple and maybe cute scene, but the feeling it caused me was somehow tense, trapped. The piercing gaze was also sad. So I took this kid out of there, I tried to give them power or maybe a more open, freer lap. There's nothing wrong with a little seriousness, there's nothing wrong with being a little silly.