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// Paper Cremat by Antoni Tàpies is an etching that showcases the artist's fascination with texture, symbolism, and materiality. Produced in 1975 as part of a limited edition of 75 prints (plus HC), this work features a large, rough-edged circular shape in the center, reminiscent of a scorched or burned area, symbolizing destruction or transformation. Surrounding the void are various cryptic symbols, text fragments, and an asymmetrical cross shape, invoking a sense of mystery and existential contemplation. The composition combines a raw aesthetic with Tàpies' interest in the power of symbols and the metaphysical. Through this piece, Tàpies explores themes of absence, presence, and the interaction between surface and depth, suggesting a world that is both tangible and ephemeral.
Paper Cremat , 1975
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// Paper Cremat by Antoni Tàpies is an etching that showcases the artist's fascination with texture, symbolism, and materiality. Produced in 1975 as part of a limited edition of 75 prints (plus HC), this work features a large, rough-edged circular shape in the center, reminiscent of a scorched or burned area, symbolizing destruction or transformation. Surrounding the void are various cryptic symbols, text fragments, and an asymmetrical cross shape, invoking a sense of mystery and existential contemplation. The composition combines a raw aesthetic with Tàpies' interest in the power of symbols and the metaphysical. Through this piece, Tàpies explores themes of absence, presence, and the interaction between surface and depth, suggesting a world that is both tangible and ephemeral.
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Antoni Tapies
Primer Congreso Nacional De Neuropedriatria, 1982
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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.
