Corpo Estranho 2012

"Corpo Estranho" (2012) by Brazilian artist Hifa Cybe is a striking photographic work that explores themes of the body, vulnerability, and the uncanny. The image, composed of four separate photographs arranged in a grid, depicts a figure with white-painted skin, seemingly lying in a fetal position. The central focus, however, is the vibrant orange-red hand, a stark contrast against the white background, that appears to be both connected to and disconnected from the figure, creating a sense of unease and mystery. The work is a compelling example of Cybe's exploration of the human body as a site of both beauty and discomfort.