Aquatint and polychrome carborundum with relief; 95 signed and numbered copies - Plate size: 33 x 60 cm.; artwork size: 56 x 73 cm.
- Perfect condition; the edition is 95 copies - Cataloging number: 713. Listed on page 30 of Tàpies. graphic work.1979-1986.
Erker-Verlag, 2002.
Creu Deformada 1 by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1979, is a mixed-media work combining aquatint and polychrome carborundum with textured relief. Limited to 95 signed and numbered copies, this piece presents a minimalistic yet powerful composition featuring a dark, cross-like shape on a gray background with rugged edges. The cross appears distorted and abstract, adding a sense of organic movement to the otherwise stark form. A faint red circular mark adjacent to the cross introduces a subtle contrast, hinting at mystery or symbolism. The textured surface enhances the tactile quality of the piece, inviting viewers to explore the depth and materiality of Tàpies' technique. Listed in the artist’s catalog raisonné, Creu Deformada 1 reflects Tàpies' exploration of abstract symbols and his focus on texture as a medium of expression.
Artwork Copyright © Antoni TapiesAntoni Tàpies (Spain, 1923–2012) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and art theorist renowned for his abstract works that incorporated unconventional materials like sand, marble dust, and found objects. A leading figure in Art Informel, his textured surfaces and symbolic motifs explored themes of materiality and spirituality. Tàpies co-founded the avant-garde group Dau al Set and received numerous accolades, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale.
Artwork Copyright © Antoni Tapies