Jordi Isern: hubris and cosmos

In the Capella del Roser in Ciutadella (Menorca), a space full of symbolism and mysticism, Jordi Isern (Barcelona, 1962) presents his work for the first time in Menorca. The exhibition, entitled 'Hybris i Cosmos', presents seven pieces dedicated to passion, three that explore death and three more focused on the resurrection. This journey aims to be a journey towards the human essence, using the body as the protagonist and universal metaphor to pose the big questions surrounding existence.

Isern's works, focused on the representation of human anatomy with special attention to the face, convey a profound symbolism in which the body is presented as a reflection of the cosmos, a mirror of the universe and its dualities. In this context, Hybris stands as an allegory of human excess, while Cosmos suggests the body as a synthesis of the entire universe.

Isern, considered a reference of abstract realism, firmly believes in the power of vision and image as tools to explore sacred and essential questions. According to the artist, these are capable of offering answers to the great enigmas of life, such as pain, eternity, infinity or human existence itself. The artist considers the human figure essential to understanding what unites us as living beings. In his words: “What I do with my art is a tribute to the human figure; I need to speak from it, about us, about what happens to us and what brings us together.”

This connection is especially palpable in a space like the Capella del Roser, which offers an ideal environment for meditation and introspection. The exhibition, which has been curated by Enric Tubert and can be visited until January 18 , takes advantage of the spirituality of the place to enhance the mystery of Isern's works.