R̴̡̥̩̐͘À̴̢̨͉̬̣̖̘̲̺̇͛͆̔̚C̴̢̧̰̭̖̥̮̝̊͑̑͋̾̏̋̔͝͝ is a creator who inhabits the intersections of body, space, and time. In each of his acts of production, a liberation both personal and collective is manifested. Born in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1992, his work unfolds through diverse disciplines: painting, sculpture, installation, and clothing design. It is impossible to categorize him into a single format or label. The pseudonym Elsoldelrac, a wordplay on his birth name, reflects the individual's capacity to transcend social conventions. "Sol" (Sun) represents the primordial source of energy that guides his search for personal liberation, while "rac" suggests an individual who de-names himself, creating space for equality without losing his autonomy.
“The vital essence of the individual,” as he defines it, R̴̡̥̩̐͘À̴̢̨͉̬̣̖̘̲̺̇͛͆̔̚C̴̢̧̰̭̖̥̮̝̊͑̑͋̾̏̋̔͝͝ is guided by his own inner strength, respecting the surrounding environment and recognizing others as equals. His art is a call for every human being to recognize their own inner energy and to respect others in their full humanity.
For R̴̡̥̩̐͘À̴̢̨͉̬̣̖̘̲̺̇͛͆̔̚C̴̢̧̰̭̖̥̮̝̊͑̑͋̾̏̋̔͝͝, everything begins with a pictorial gesture; an act of self-exploration and resistance. Through intuitive and fluid brushstrokes, he dematerializes the body and space. For him, artistic expression must have a deep intention, an experience that transcends the superficial, and that provokes, in its intellectual interaction with the viewer, the slightest self-questioning. Each work becomes a living territory where the viewer can recognize, explore, and liberate themselves. Here, both physical and intellectual space are reinvented, giving a new dimension to accumulated objects, which transform into remnants of memory and witnesses to the passage of time.
R̴̡̥̩̐͘À̴̢̨͉̬̣̖̘̲̺̇͛͆̔̚C̴̢̧̰̭̖̥̮̝̊͑̑͋̾̏̋̔͝͝'s visual work can be understood from an anthropological approach, where materiality plays a fundamental role. Through pictorial gesture, he integrates habitat, time, and everyday objects, using both conventional and unconventional materials from traditional painting. Fire, present in his processes, symbolizes transformation and regeneration. His work reflects the mutability of the environment and, at times, is exhibited at ground level, inviting the viewer to leave their mark, witnessing the interaction between being, art, and the passage of time.
His installations function as transitory atmospheres, transforming space through art to make it accessible to the public. These interventions foster collective reflection, becoming symbols of coexistence and resistance. The elements in his work are confronted, reinterpreted, and celebrated as symbols of coexistence between the human being and their habitat, between the individual and the community.
In his work with clothing, Elsoldelrac also challenges the limits and stereotypes imposed by society. His garments not only cover the body, but invite reflection on the meaning of fashion, craftsmanship, and globalization. These pieces are both works of art and tools of self-definition, creating a space where each wearer can reinterpret their identity. Each garment has a transformative power, inviting the user to liberate their personal expression.
Through his work, Elsoldelrac renounces rigid categories of art and life, proposing a way of being in the world that challenges traditional hierarchical systems. His art is a profound critique of the established order, but arises from a place of authentic and free creation, avoiding the imposition of absolute precepts. Ultimately, his practice is a gesture that dissolves limiting structures, allowing each individual to reach their fullest expression without following external examples.
