Lisa Gingles, an Irish visual artist based in Valencia since 1998, was born in Northern Ireland in 1974 and trained in Fine Arts in Ulster. Her work reflects a nomadic life that has led her to live with diverse cultures and traditions. This experience translates into a heterogeneous artistic production, where the mixture of techniques and supports is a constant.

Gingles draws inspiration from her travels, memories, folklore, and mythology. Her works, often melancholic and evocative, explore themes such as identity, the passage of time, and transformation. Faceless portraits, dreamlike landscapes, and mythological creatures populate her artistic universe, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in a world that blurs the lines between reality and imagination.

The artist uses a wide range of materials and techniques, from drawing and collage to sculpture, to create compositions that defy traditional classifications. Her works, loaded with symbolism, invite deep reflection on the human condition and the nature of the passage of time.

A large porcelain head, adorned with a mask-like visage, serves as the centerpiece of “Downward Spiral.” The mask, crafted from polymer clay, depicts a humanoid pig with crystalline eyes. The stark white face, punctuated by delicate pink hues, reminiscent of tribal face painting, invites viewers to contemplate the mask’s symbolism and their own inner selves. The mask’s otherworldly gaze may represent alienation and disconnection, or the dark side of human nature lurking beneath the surface. It encourages introspection and self-reflection, inviting viewers to explore their own personal connections to the piece.

The title suggests a descent into a psychological decline, a downward spiral into the depths of the unconscious mind. This thoughtprovoking sculpture offers a unique and subjective viewing experience.