‘Origins in Blue: Primary Follicle’, 2024. Collage, decoupage, acrylic dump, and fineliner, 50 x 50 cm.

This is the first work in a new series called ‘Origins in Blue’, in which I explore the universe of mammalian ovaries and oocytes. The work is inspired by hematoxylin-eosin and azan stainings of ovaries from various organisms, mostly human. The central element is reminiscent of a unilaminar primary follicle. The lower left and upper right vertex elements are inspired by primordial follicles, less developed than the primary follicle, connected to it by an imaginary diagonal line that organizes the composition. These three elements are immersed in a dense, crowded environment formed by bodies reminiscent of stromal cells, whose position and shape create a sense of movement and dynamism. This visual effect evokes a current that surrounds the follicles and draws attention to the primary follicle.

The colors used correspond to a contemporary palette in which yellow and cadmium red predominate in the follicles and ultramarine blue in the stromal cells. These contrasting tones create a dialogue between exuberance and calm, movement and quietness. On the other hand, the use of different materials, such as threads and different types of paper, contributes to the dynamism of the work. The depiction of the nuclei and membranes with blue threads and their orange shadows in acrylic create a visual blur that adds to the sense of movement. The inclusion of leaves, flowers and stems in the primary follicle draws attention to this element and represents the origin of all the possible paths an individual can take during their development.

The work reflects on childhood and the insertion of a new individual into a hostile environment with pre-existing issues and inherited conflicts.