Pulsion

By Gabriela Farías Islas : :

The artwork “Pulsion” is a small-scale contemporary piece measuring 20 by 20 cm. Its primary structure is created through embroidery on wool. Upon examining the surface, the viewer discovers intriguing textures resulting from the delicate application of biomaterials or biopolymers. These organic components are made using discarded orange peels and coffee grounds. The biomaterials are emphasized as fundamental to the essence of the artwork, going beyond mere decorative elements.
In contemporary art, “Pulsion” is conceived not as a representation but as an “agency,” described as a productive composition of desire. Within this framework, the components—the embroidery, the biomaterials, and the wool—are not simply mediums; they become active elements and dynamic flows that constitute a “living artistic machine.” The piece actively engages with reality, producing new connections, sensations, and understandings.

Conceptually, the materials evoke the philosophical idea of unformed or intense matter. They align with the concept of a body without organs and the plane of consistency, suggesting a space where traditional, rigid distinctions (such as form versus substance or content versus expression) blur or dissolve. This plane is understood as a movement of matter, inherently dynamic and constantly in flux. The biomaterials, being alive, multiple, and transformable by nature, profoundly challenge the conventional view of matter as passive or inert. They align with the philosophical concept of material vitalism, asserting that matter itself possesses an inherent life. The work seeks to reveal the continuous transformation that defines existence through its physicality, much like a membrane adhering to and detaching from a surface, highlighting fluid boundaries between entities.

The aim of “Pulsion” is to elaborate a material capable of capturing forces of a different order. This involves making visible what is often imperceptible, such as unseen energies and intricate ecological processes that connect us to vital systems. Functioning as a laboratory for experimentation, the artwork invites the audience to explore new ways of understanding existence within a broader, interconnected ecosystem. Ultimately, “Pulsion” acts as a powerful conversation starter, urging viewers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world and to recognize the agency within all materials.