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Color etching and aquatint with carborundum // Antoni Tàpies’s Informal (1987) is a striking example of his use of texture and abstraction through the techniques of etching, aquatint, and carborundum. The monochromatic composition combines rough, gestural marks with layered surfaces, evoking a sense of depth and tactility. The central elements include bold, black strokes intersecting with textured areas, and the incorporation of numbers (“123”) adds a cryptic, almost symbolic element to the piece. The work's raw and expressive quality aligns with Tàpies’s exploration of materiality and the transformation of surface into a space for expression and contemplation. Produced in an edition of 99, plus a few HC (Hors Commerce) copies, this print demonstrates Tàpies’s mastery of printmaking and his commitment to creating artworks that challenge and engage the viewer’s perception.
Informal, 1987
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Color etching and aquatint with carborundum // Antoni Tàpies’s Informal (1987) is a striking example of his use of texture and abstraction through the techniques of etching, aquatint, and carborundum. The monochromatic composition combines rough, gestural marks with layered surfaces, evoking a sense of depth and tactility. The central elements include bold, black strokes intersecting with textured areas, and the incorporation of numbers (“123”) adds a cryptic, almost symbolic element to the piece. The work's raw and expressive quality aligns with Tàpies’s exploration of materiality and the transformation of surface into a space for expression and contemplation. Produced in an edition of 99, plus a few HC (Hors Commerce) copies, this print demonstrates Tàpies’s mastery of printmaking and his commitment to creating artworks that challenge and engage the viewer’s perception.
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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.
