Francesca Marti
Francesca Martí's work is characterised by the subtle interplay between nature and humanity. In the interview, she refers to the influence of her native Spain, specifically Mallorca, where the rugged beauty of the landscape shaped her as a child. It is these images – of weathered rocks, worn leaves and the play of light and shadow – that serve as the foundation for her artistic language. Yet it goes beyond merely observing nature. Humans are not only spectators in her universe, but also participants. Her sculptures and photographic works show (small) human figures, placed silently and often vulnerably in a monumental natural context. Thus, the large, organic decay of a tree leaf in her work becomes not only a metaphor for the transience of nature, but also for humanity itself. Martí reminds us that we are part of this cycle. It is not an indictment, but rather an invitation to introspection. ‘I want to take the viewer into a world where time and scale blur,’ she says. ‘Nature gives us clues, but we must be willing to look.’ Therein lies a philosophical truth: we are not greater than nature, nor are we separate from it. By making the human figures small in relation to the natural element, Martí reverses the relationship. She confronts us with our insignificance and forces us to be humble.
