Isaac Soto 2024
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Heavy Liquid explores instability and bodily transformation through the visceral qualities of painting. Drawing inspiration from surrealism, cosmic horror, and bodily metamorphosis, the work is influenced by films such as Alien (1979) and The Thing (1982). Through experimentation and a commitment to unpredictability, the series evokes the uncanny and unsettling, challenging conventional perceptions. Comprising three paintings—Engorged Exit, Cavity Search Jungle, and Putrid Corruption—Heavy Liquid invites viewers into a visceral confrontation with the unknown. The work reflects a personal journey of breaking habits, embracing imperfections, and exploring the fluidity of form. These paintings examine themes of transformation and the instability of flesh, dissolving boundaries between abstraction and reality.