One of the images from the series Sicalíptico was selected for the official catalog of the 3rd National Photography Contest MODA CALZADO + IBERPIEL, as well as for exhibition at the Museo del Calzado in Madrid. The series explores the relationship between provocation, humor, and sensuality, engaging in a dialogue with the history and aesthetics of performance and visual entertainment.
The term sicalíptico refers to mischievousness, sexual explicitness intended to arouse, often in a humorous or playful way. Historically, it is associated with the vedettes of the cuplé—the “sicalípticas”—who revolutionized the genre in the early 20th century. Although rarely used today, the term describes what is obscene, provocative, or sexually suggestive, deriving from the Greek words for “fig” (female organ) and “to rub/spread.”
The presented work engages with this concept, exploring the aesthetics of desire, provocation, and irony, translating the historical idea of sicalipsis into a contemporary vision. The selection of this image for the contest and its exhibition at the Museo del Calzado highlights its conceptual relevance and its ability to provoke reflection, interaction, and curiosity among the audience.
