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Etching / Carborundum // Antoni Tàpies' Fora, a mixed media limited edition etching with carborundum from 1976, exemplifies his characteristic use of bold, expressive marks and text. The composition is dominated by large, gestural black brushstrokes interspersed with red accents and rough, scratched inscriptions. Letters and abstract forms overlap and blend, creating a dynamic tension between legibility and abstraction. The layering of materials and textures, especially through the carborundum technique, adds depth and a tactile quality to the surface. Fora reflects Tàpies' exploration of language, materiality, and the interplay between the visible and the hidden, inviting viewers to interpret the cryptic symbols and energy within the artwork.
Fora, 1976
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Etching / Carborundum // Antoni Tàpies' Fora, a mixed media limited edition etching with carborundum from 1976, exemplifies his characteristic use of bold, expressive marks and text. The composition is dominated by large, gestural black brushstrokes interspersed with red accents and rough, scratched inscriptions. Letters and abstract forms overlap and blend, creating a dynamic tension between legibility and abstraction. The layering of materials and textures, especially through the carborundum technique, adds depth and a tactile quality to the surface. Fora reflects Tàpies' exploration of language, materiality, and the interplay between the visible and the hidden, inviting viewers to interpret the cryptic symbols and energy within the artwork.
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Antoni Tapies
Primer Congreso Nacional De Neuropedriatria, 1982
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EUR 1,875
What is matter painting?
Matter painting is a technique that involves blending thick impasto paints with materials like cement, mud, sand, or shells. The term first emerged in the 1950s to describe the works of Belgian and Dutch painters who explored the physical properties of painting materials and the different ways paint could be manipulated. This approach emphasizes texture and the tactile qualities of the surface, creating a sculptural effect on the canvas.
