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The first time I saw Jorge Oteiza’s Metaphysical Boxes was at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, and I felt the space transforming into a place of reflection. The sculptures, with their austere geometry and finishes in materials like concrete and wood, seemed to float in the air, defying traditional notions of volume and form. Each one was an enigma, an open dialogue between the object and the viewer.
As I approached, I observed how the boxes were organized in different heights and orientations, creating a play of shadows and light that changed with each step. Oteiza’s work invites contemplation; they are not just sculptures, but also spaces that urge us to explore our own perception. I found myself in a labyrinth of forms that questioned the relationship between art and the viewer, between the tangible and the intangible.
What struck me the most was the idea that these boxes were not just containers, but also voids that proposed a new way of understanding space. Oteiza, with his innovative perspective, broke the established boundaries of art. In each box, I could sense his desire to explore the metaphysical, to capture the essence of existence, and to pose questions about our surroundings. Through these simple forms, he was inviting me to reflect on reality, absence, and presence.
As I walked among the boxes, I remembered that Oteiza was a precursor in contemporary sculpture. His work is imbued with a constant search for truth and authenticity. Observing the Metaphysical Boxes, I realized I was in the presence of a work that transcends time, an invitation to explore not only the physical space but also our own interior.
Over time, the boxes seemed to come to life. The way they were arranged created a dialogue between them, as if they were conversing in a visual language that could only be understood through contemplation. I felt that each box was telling me something different, suggesting alternative paths of interpretation, which led me to reflect on my own existence.
Finally, as I left the room, I understood that the Metaphysical Boxes are a testament to the power of art to provoke introspection. Jorge Oteiza, with his unique vision, not only created sculptures but also offered us a space for meditation and personal exploration. I was left with the feeling that, just like those boxes, each of us contains a universe of possibilities waiting to be discovered.
