I-LUMINA

Mixed media
40 x 50cm | 15.7 x 19.6''
From the series "Ordenando el Kaos"
Year 2021-2025

ABOUT THIS ARTWORK:
Jesed, the fourth Sefirah, represents mercy, kindness, and boundless expansion. It is the energy of unconditional love, of giving without expecting anything in return, of opening oneself to others through generosity. However, even in its infinite compassion, Jesed is not synonymous with excess; its true essence also understands the importance of healthy boundaries.

This painting captures that duality through a figure enveloped in expansive golden light, reflecting Jesed’s generous nature. Its arms, open in a gesture of giving, can also appear close to the body if observed carefully, suggesting the ability to contain and safeguard one's own energy.

The image conveys that saying "yes" out of love does not mean saying "yes" to everything; it is a conscious offering, not a surrender of oneself. The words written on the body, which do not form a clear message, represent the noise of what is said and unsaid, the communication and miscommunication that can dissolve when one lacks a strong center.

Surrounding the figure, the golden bubble protects Jesed, allowing its love to flow without being lost in excess. Unlike Guevurah, whose boundaries are strict and structuring, Jesed establishes limits through understanding and compassion, reminding us that true love also knows how to protect itself.