SANTIAGO ESTELLANO

The metaphor of the 3 Prisms: Identity, Ego, and Empathy. This object, which defies conventional notions, leads to the existence of a perfect "invisible cube" at the center of the prisms' intersections, impossible to visualize due to the absence of faces. 3PRISMS avoids the decorative and presents itself as a raw and concrete geometric fact. It speaks of interdependence, of the balance achieved through a cycle of tensions, and of a form of resistance. It does not seek to be a beautiful object, but a real object governed by its own mathematical and physical laws. It is, if you will, a romantic demonstration that geometry is the most direct language for expressing the complexity of relationships. Attempting to define Being, as an individual, from the perspective of consciousness, sensitivity, and human interaction, I can argue, given my affinity for mathematics, that it is a geometric metaphor for set theory. The intersection of A, B, and C represents the core of our being. Each prism of 3 prisms occupies a specific place and has a specific function. 1. The Central Prism: IDENTITY This is the main prism, the vertical axis that supports the fundamental structure of our being. Identity is the central pillar that connects us to the ground and the forces of our environment, to reality. It is our gravitational axis. It is the sum of our own values, beliefs, personal history, and learned culture. This authenticity provides coherence and support. It is the strong prism that bears the weight of our interactions and our defenses. 2. The Outstanding Prism: THE EGO Permeating Identity, it always seeks to rise. The Ego is the prism of self-preservation and individuality. In our Western culture, the Ego possesses great power and constantly struggles. Outstanding, it manifests in a more vertical way, seeking to dominate and position itself above Empathy. However, it does not float; it is supported and anchored to the central prism, preventing it from overflowing and maintaining its balance. 3. The Horizontal Prism: EMPATHY Crossing the structure of Identity from side to side, extending outward into the environment, lies Empathy. This horizontality represents the capacity to receive, connect, and be receptive, sensitive to the realities of others. It remains stable within a finite expansion because it is firmly connected to and sustained by Identity. It allows for social cohesion, compassion, and understanding; it is the expansive force that connects us to the outside world. Its equilibrium also lies within Identity, traversed by the Ego of the protruding prism. The Invisible Cube Where these three prisms—the gravitational pillar that connects us to the earth (Identity), the force that protects us and propels us to excel (The Ego), and the extension that connects us horizontally (Empathy)—intersect in space, they create a space of exact overlap. The invisible cube is the precise intersection of these three sets. It represents the state of full and integrated consciousness. A mathematical resolution of the Authentic Self. The three variables of ourselves coexist in perfect proportion. It is a cube because, mathematically, since the three rectangular prisms are equal, they inevitably form a central cube. Absolute stability in a four-dimensional space, as we coexist with the coordinate of time. It is invisible because its material structure cannot be observed from the outside; it is an internal volume, contained within the geometry that one has constructed. At this center, at the exact point of intersection, the forces of tension collaborate simultaneously. Identity provides the foundation of firm coordinates, allowing us to know who we are without doubt. The Ego ceases its attempts to dominate and abandons the struggle to excel excessively, establishing a healthy limit that protects our individuality. Empathy expands within the horizontal axis, without the risk of the individual being diluted by their unshakeable gravitational pull. This invisible cube in equilibrium is only possible under these conditions. The three prisms possess the same volume, an equivalence that symbolizes the profound interdependence of the system. One prism cannot be altered without compromising the stability of the entire structure. If the Ego expands disproportionately, the structure loses its center of gravity, becoming destabilized and dragging the individual toward narcissism. If Empathy gains too much volume, the structure collapses, dissolving the person into the emotions of others. In this mathematical design, one prism cannot change without the others adapting and changing. The invisible cube is a testament to absolute interdependence. The forces must maintain the same intensity to avoid breaking. The Inner Sanctuary sustained by the non-negotiable interdependence of the three equivalent volumes.