Introduction to the Manifesto
In an artistic landscape visually saturated by fragmentation and constant reinvention of styles, contemporary art offers increasingly challenging aesthetic experiences. Chromatic Stereometrism emerges as a bold and unifying proposal, inviting the viewer to experience new dimensions of visual perception. Through the juxtaposition of geometric patterns, tessellations, and stylized figures, this artistic movement aims to spark curiosity and stimulate imagination.
As a proposal for a new avant-garde, Chromatic Stereometrism builds upon the foundations of artistic movements such as Constructivism and Op Art while exploring new expressive possibilities enabled by digital technologies. It stands at the intersection of various artistic currents that have examined the relationship between art and science.
From the Russian Constructivists to mid-20th-century Kinetic artists like Julio Le Parc, Carlos Cruz-Diez, and Victor Vasarely, numerous artists have explored the expressive possibilities of geometry and color. The contributions of M.C. Escher in tessellations and regular plane division, as well as digital pioneers like Herber and Belinski with their famous 3D holography, are notable influences. However, Chromatic Stereometrism goes beyond these precedents by incorporating contemporary elements such as digital technology and the exploration of the fourth dimension. This movement responds to the increasing fragmentation of contemporary art, offering an alternative to egocentric artistic practices and the constant reinterpretation of historical styles. "This movement seeks to establish a dialogue between art and science, generating significant and relevant aesthetic experiences for contemporary society."
Key Concepts:
| Sensorial | Complex |
|---|---|
| 1 - Sense of volume | 6 - Dynamism |
| 2 - Sense of movement | 7 - Symmetry |
| 3 - Sense of depth | 8 - Form and space |
| 4 - Complex three-dimensional patterns | 9 - Detail, precision, and innovation |
| 5 - Texture | 10 - Structured composition |
Justification of the Movement
This movement is based on the idea that three-dimensional solids, defined by "Stereometry," combined with vibrant color design on geometric tessellation patterns, result in a new form of complex and abstract art that challenges the viewer’s perception in an unforgettable visual experience.
Each composition explores the relationship between form and space, using bright or saturated colors to enhance the three-dimensional effect of the work, emphasizing dynamism and movement in complex figures. Additionally, light and shadow create a sense of depth, producing an illusion of three-dimensionality from complex two-dimensional patterns.
A tessellation consists of a geometric pattern that repeats infinitely and uniformly, without gaps or overlaps. The figures that emerge from three-dimensional geometric shapes interact with the tessellation, which in turn provides texture to the artwork, making it appear as if it leaps off the canvas or any chosen material.
Theoretical Foundation
Chromatic Stereometrism is founded on the exploration of fundamental visual composition elements: form, space, color, and rhythm. By combining these elements innovatively, it generates works that challenge traditional perceptions of depth and dimension.
Methodology
Creating a work within Chromatic Stereometrism involves a rigorous and creative process. Artists explore various techniques and materials, from traditional painting to digital tools. The creative process is based on experimentation, intuition, and the continuous search for new forms of expression. The movement aims to:
Distinctive Characteristics
The movement embraces new technologies as a tool to expand creative possibilities. Virtual reality, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence offer new means to experiment with form, color, and space.
Chromatic Stereometrism seeks to generate an immersive sensory experience. Through the use of vibrant colors, complex patterns, and the creation of optical illusions, the viewer is invited to dive into a visually rich and stimulating world.
Chromatic Stereometrism artworks are like visual puzzles that invite the viewer to decipher their hidden meanings. Through metaphorical references and symbolism, a dialogue is established between the artist and the audience.
Social Impact
Chromatic Stereometrism has the potential to generate significant social impact by:
• Democratizing art: Making art accessible and comprehensible to a broad audience, regardless of their artistic background.
• Promoting education: Using art as a tool to teach mathematical and scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible way.
• Encouraging creativity: Inspiring new generations of artists to explore new forms of expression.
• Influencing design and architecture: Applying the principles of Chromatic Stereometrism in other disciplines to enrich our visual environment.
• Fostering intercultural dialogue: Bringing together artists from different cultures and backgrounds through a universal visual language.
Call to Action
Chromatic Stereometrism invites all artists interested in exploring new forms of expression to join this dialogue and thus enrich the contemporary artistic landscape. Collaboration and idea exchange are fundamental for developing a richer and more complex visual language. As Wassily Kandinsky, one of the pioneers of abstract art, once said: "Art does not reproduce the visible; rather, it makes visible what is not seen." Chromatic Stereometrism, by exploring the possibilities of geometry and color, invites us to see the world in a new way and to discover the hidden beauty in the simplest forms.
Proclaiming the arrival of a unique or innovative artistic style may seem bold and may not guarantee a prominent place in this vast universe of creative expressions. However, seeking the union of artists in a movement capable of challenging the monotony of contemporary art—from conventional forms of performance and conceptual art to installations, the sublimation of abstraction, and other recurring trends—seems even more daring. As the saying goes: "Unity is strength." This is how artistic movements, such as Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, and others, emerged and stood against the criticism and orthodoxy of their time. New ideas or techniques in art have always faced resistance from critics and institutional powers such as museums, galleries, and art auctions. However, sooner or later, this resistance is overcome.
Stereometrism in the Context of Contemporary Art
• We, the Stereometrists, reject the tendency of conceptual art to prioritize the idea over materiality. This dematerialization deprives the audience of a complete visual and sensory experience and underestimates the importance of formal elements, challenging traditional notions of beauty and craftsmanship.
• We value form, color, and structure as tangible and essential components of the artwork. The artwork must exist not only as an idea but as a visual object that actively enriches the viewer's perception through its real presence.
• We, the Stereometrists, reject the lack of visual cohesion in contemporary art, whose aesthetic language centers on eclectic interpretations of disparate styles and discourses that fragment visual language.
• We propose a stylistic and conceptual coherence that unifies the visual language, allowing the viewer to navigate a recognizable and meaningful aesthetic inspired by geometry, mathematics, and color while inviting deep contemplation and clarity in visual composition.
• We, the Stereometrists, reject the dominance of performative and ephemeral art that focuses more on temporality and momentary experience than on creating lasting and detailed visual works.
• We propose creating permanent visual works that retain and deepen the viewer's attention through precise and complex geometric composition for deep and continuous contemplation over time.
• We, the Stereometrists, reject art that focuses exclusively on provocation or generating emotional shock, whose approach tends to be superficial and fleeting, reducing aesthetics to a sensationalist resource.
• We propose an experience that expands the limits of visual perception, through the exploration of optical illusion and three-dimensional space within a two-dimensional context or beyond these dimensions.
• We, the Stereometrists, reject the disconnection between art and science, the lack of integration of scientific and technological knowledge that does not explore advances in technology and mathematics as resources for visual creation.
• We propose an active synergy between art and science, incorporating stereometry, mathematics, physical laws, and technology such as digital simulation and artificial intelligence to generate novel forms and compositions that reflect a deeper understanding of space and perception.
• We, the Stereometrists, reject the notion that the value of a work resides solely in its social or political discourse, with its aesthetics being a secondary or even irrelevant element.
• We propose the appreciation of form and color as powerful vehicles of expression that can, in themselves, convey ideas and emotions without relying on an external narrative.
• We, the Stereometrists, reject the superficial use of digital tools in art, used merely as an end in themselves, resulting in works lacking a solid visual or conceptual foundation.
• We accept and celebrate technology, but with the premise that these tools must serve visual composition, enhancing the interaction between color, form, and perception to elevate multidimensionality and visual illusions.
• We, the Stereometrists, reject visual minimalism that takes simplification to empty extremes, sacrificing perceptual richness and reducing the visual experience to the bare minimum.
• We propose an aesthetic of visual complexity to create experiences based on a rigorous structure, inviting exploration and discovery of the profound details in each work.
Formal Declaration
We, the artists of the Chromatic Stereometrism movement, maintain that our art is the result of the study of three disciplines: Stereometry (measurement of three-dimensional geometric bodies), Tessellations (a geometric pattern that repeats infinitely and uniformly), and various theories of color as channels for emotions and sensations.
Our mission is to create works of art that challenge the conventions of visual perception and awaken new sensations in the viewer.
Our movement is based on the use of three-dimensional geometric forms and the application of mathematical techniques to create complex patterns and designs in two dimensions, without neglecting sculpture and other disciplines that could enrich this movement. Tessellation is our main tool to create infinite patterns that magnify the texture and depth of our works.
Furthermore, we believe in the importance of color as an essential element in creating our works of art, which allows us to highlight the complexity and beauty of geometry in nature. Through the combination of different shades and saturations, we seek to create an unforgettable visual experience. The objective is to lead the viewer to a sensation of movement and dynamism within our works.
As artists, we seek to go beyond the conventional. We believe in the freedom to use any medium or tool that allows us to create works, including new trends in digital art, Artificial Intelligence, and other technologies in an innovative and contemporary way to explore new methods of visual communication. Instead of focusing on representing reality, we concentrate on creating our own reality that stimulates imagination and perception.
We are inspired by nature and the forms that surround it, striving to recreate its patterns and colors in an abstract and geometric way. We are interested in experimenting with optical illusion and movement, holograms, and virtual reality, to create designs that appear to be in constant change and evolution.
Our three pillars are:
a. Stereometry, which is a fundamental tool in our artistic activity. We focus on creating three-dimensional geometric designs that allow us to play with depth and optical illusion.
b. Color, whose application is carefully chosen to harmonize with geometric patterns and create visual balance.
c. Tessellation or repetition of geometric patterns, which serves as the foundation upon which the entire work develops, applied in various techniques such as origami tessellation with foldable materials, tessellated solid structures, or holographic formats, among many other possibilities.
We believe that our work should be accessible and exciting for everyone, which is why we strive to create art that is fun and engaging within the context of popular culture, music, fashion, and technology, making artworks that are relevant and contemporary.
We are committed to the responsible use of materials and resources. We seek to minimize our environmental impact by using recycled and sustainable materials in our work whenever possible.
We will strive to spread our vision and message through our works, hoping that the audience feels inspired and excited by this new vision of art.
Our movement is not limited to a specific form of artistic expression. We are interested in exploring stereometry and tessellation in different disciplines, from painting and sculpture to fashion and graphic design.
Artists who wish to join the movement do not necessarily have to abandon the style or technique they identify with but should contribute their ideas and create works aligned with this artistic proposal.