dexfernandez.com: Look, A Loop

Look, A Loop

Dex Fernandez

In Look, A Loop, Dex Fernandez visualizes, choreographs, and animates the energies embedded in dance and sexual union. Often seen as escapes, these activities are transformed into powerful narratives that illuminate the struggle of everyday life, rendering it not only bearable but pleasurable and enjoyable. Fernandez’s vision is a celebration of finding equilibrium amid chaos, using the universal language of movement and connection.

Orbs, strands of fire, mutable grids, vibrating textures, and his iconic garapata motif are intricately woven together mirror the complexity of our existence. Fernandez employs an all-encompassing approach that defies the linear constructs of a beginning and an end, placing us consistently in the middle of life’s whirlwind. It's a reminder that we are perpetually caught in its complexities, seeking grounding in the things we find joy in—even if this joy is fragile, temporary, only good for the night.

Beneath the vibrant surface of Fernandez's creations, however, lies a subtle tension. Lurking amid the commotion are monsters, unseen threats capable of extinguishing the very enjoyment we seek. Yet, this is where Fernandez’s maturity as an artist shines through. He acknowledges the conflicting forces within the universe, and it’s up to us on how we choose to maintain balance and equilibrium.

At its core, Look, A Loop is a celebration of the pulsating creative force that propels us forward. Fernandez’s work captures the exuberance of being alive, emphasizing that amidst the turmoil, there is a resilient energy that pushes us to dance, to connect, and to find joy. This exhibition invites us to embrace the ongoing loop of life, recognizing that it is within the dance of conflicting forces that we discover the true essence of our vitality.

-Carlomar Arcangel Daoana

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