"I Need My Space" emerges from the dreamlike narratives of Ariosto Rivera as a tribute to those silent heroes who crossed the stars, tearing through the veil of anthropocentrism. Dogs, monkeys, cats, rabbits, and rats—the first non-human space explorers—demonstrated that the cosmos is vast and unfathomable.

They remind us that we are not alone, neither here nor out there. For Rivera, space unfolds as a utopia, a rebirth of our essence. Yet, although these heroes have reached the most "outer" space imaginable, their gaze dives into the intimacy of an “inner” world, far from the cosmic vastness surrounding them. Their attention rests on everyday objects: fish tanks, musical instruments, water, as if in every corner of the universe we carry our own personal cosmos. By turning our gaze inward, we each become capable of transporting our essence to the farthest reaches.

The neon tones, rarely seen in this technique, and the realism of the straw-modeled fur create a play of contrasts. The colors evoke the aesthetic of science fiction and cyberpunk cinema, while the naturalness of the animals’ features builds an empathetic bridge. Thus, we too, like those animals, embark on a dual journey: outward (the painting) and, at the same time, inward (our soul).