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// Antoni Tàpies' La cama (1975) is an etching that explores themes of human vulnerability, memory, and materiality. The artwork features a reclining form, partially abstracted, set against a dark, earthy background with textured details and rough, tactile surfaces. The composition includes symbolic elements such as a cross and abstract shapes, alluding to notions of pain, healing, and the passage of time. The muted palette and expressive marks contribute to a somber, contemplative atmosphere, inviting viewers to reflect on the fragility and resilience of the human condition, a recurring theme in Tàpies' work.
La cama, 1975
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// Antoni Tàpies' La cama (1975) is an etching that explores themes of human vulnerability, memory, and materiality. The artwork features a reclining form, partially abstracted, set against a dark, earthy background with textured details and rough, tactile surfaces. The composition includes symbolic elements such as a cross and abstract shapes, alluding to notions of pain, healing, and the passage of time. The muted palette and expressive marks contribute to a somber, contemplative atmosphere, inviting viewers to reflect on the fragility and resilience of the human condition, a recurring theme in Tàpies' work.
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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.