THE RIDER
Year 2024
LIMITED EDITIONS
100 Units 13 x 16 inch
€125 including VAT and shipping*
When logic takes a break, the bedroom ceases to be a place of rest and becomes the garage of our deepest passions. It seems that backroads and the roar of engines are among Gonza's nighttime passions. Let's hope he always goes into the black, as bikers say, because the clothing isn't suitable for a fall…
It could be motorcycles, tourism, music… our subconscious has a healthy habit of enjoying itself while we sleep. This raises the question of the importance of our hobbies: Are hobbies simply an escape from reality, or are they, precisely, one of the things that gives meaning to our lives?. We often insist on seeking the meaning of existence in complex abstract concepts, forgetting that happiness can reside in tangible details, like the feel of leather gloves or the sound of... dbkiller tucked away in their box.
This reflection inevitably leads to the next one; Do you live for your responsibilities or do you fulfill them so you can live your passions? If the body is the machine and consciousness is the driver, neglecting our hobbies is like trying to win a Grand Prix with an empty tank. Ultimately, approaching life with a purpose can be a good strategy for avoiding getting lost in the monotony of daily life.
Sin entrar a juzgar que hace Gonza con esa compañera en la oscuridad de la noche, creo que podemos aseverar que se levantara con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja. Yo en cambio no tengo tan buen recuerdo de aquel día. La cama murió y varios litros de gasolina fueron derramados por el suelo… si crear esta idea mereció la pena como para estar en tu pared ya me lo dirás tú.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND PUBLISHING COMMITMENT
If you have decided to purchase a unit of The rider, you've made an excellent choice. You're not investing in just another photograph: i don't sell catalog prints. While a large print shop might produce 100,000 copies of a blank image for any waiting room, I'm limiting this essay to a select few. It's the difference between decorating a wall and imbuing it with an identity shared by only a small group of people.
Why such a small edition?
- Workshop Warranty: Limiting the series allows me to personally certify that every cotton fiber and every drop of ink is exactly where it should be.
- Finitude: Just as an honest conversation can't have a thousand participants at once without getting lost, these pieces are limited in size so that the dialogue between the paper and the viewer remains intimate. We don't want to trivialize ideas that have taken years of study as if they were just a merchandising product.
Display standard
- Paper: I only use the best exhibition photographs papers: Canson Baryta 310 g/m² and similar.
- Authenticity: Each work includes certificate of authenticity signed by hand and a system of double void hologram to ensure the integrity of the copy.
File note: Apart from the 100 limited editions, there are 2 AP and 3 large format museum edition copies (Giclée process).
Printer's Note: I apply standard museum margins (10% on the sides/top and 20% on the bottom). The artwork is signed on the right margin, but if you prefer it signed on the back or without the signature, I can adjust that. What matters is the idea.
Shipping: I'm deliberately overly cautious with the protection; it personally pains me to see a piece arrive damaged. Inside the package, you'll find the artwork wrapped in acid-free tissue paper, a certificate of authenticity, care instructions, cotton gloves, and a few other surprises. I also use recycled wood and cardboard with as little plastic as possible to make the packaging environmentally friendly.
* Shipping included within mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands. For other areas, shipping costs are calculated automatically before payment.