Iyán Castaño

Sand Ripples is a series by Iyán Castaño that originates from the ephemeral ripples the sea generates on the sand during low tide. Through a practice of experimental graphics that fuses engraving and painting, the artist works with nature as an active matrix, transferring to the support the reliefs and traces created by tides, currents, and waves. The series explores the tension between the ephemeral and the eternal, giving rise to rhythmic and silent surfaces that function as spaces of pause. Each work is presented as a frozen fragment of landscape, inviting the viewer to an intimate and attentive relationship with natural rhythms.

15 works in the series

Estudio de una onda (Study of a Wave) is a series of small-format works created in scenarios of instability and temporal pressure. They emerge at times when the tide rises rapidly or when wind and rain prevent working on a larger scale. Using nature as an active matrix, each piece maps ephemeral waves, captured before their disappearance. The series functions as an archive of extreme moments, where the gesture is precise and time is determinant. These works condense the energy of the ocean on an intimate scale, offering the viewer a direct and silent approach to natural rhythms.

3 works in the series