Íntimo III 2017

Íntimo III by Francis Naranjo presents us with a video projection of a woman speaking, and what appears to be a staged environment within the gallery space. In considering Naranjo’s work, I'm drawn to the way the staged elements feel like props, as though inviting us to consider the nature of art-making as a constructed process. Notice how the items on the trolley seem deliberately arranged, almost like a still life in dialogue with the moving image of the woman, who in turn seems to be talking to the camera, and therefore to us. The headphones hanging nearby suggest an intimate listening experience, emphasizing the work's exploration of interiority and connection. It reminds me a little of the work of Gillian Carnegie, in the way it creates an atmosphere of quiet contemplation, inviting us to reflect on the interplay between image, object, and viewer. Ultimately, this work embraces ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations and fostering a deeper engagement with the act of seeing and experiencing art.