The Christ, and the other side.
"The work 'The Christ, and the other side' transcends the boundaries of artistic representation, capturing the vibrant and multifaceted essence of Rio de Janeiro. In a setting that unites the divine and the earthly, the majestic image of Christ the Redeemer stands imposingly at the top of the canvas, radiating serenity and benevolence over the city.In an innovative gesture, the base of the composition presents an unusual arrangement of favelas, arranged like cards in a deck, revealing the complex social fabric that permeates the Rio landscape.
In the center of this urban mosaic, a childish figure emerges, with arms open in a gesture that echoes the iconography of Christ. This child, a symbol of innocence and hope, personifies the resilience of those who inhabit the favelas, facing challenges with the same dignity that Christ the Redeemer symbolizes. The symmetry and contrast between these two converging gestures resonate as an invitation to reflect on the coexistence between the contrasting, but intrinsically linked, realities that form the identity of this singular city."
