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Carborundum, Etching and Aquatint with relief on Guarro paper // Z by Antoni Tàpies is a limited edition mixed media print from 1979, produced with a combination of carborundum, etching, and aquatint on Guarro paper. This work showcases Tàpies’s signature style, incorporating texture, abstract forms, and symbolic imagery. The bold red Z at the center of the composition appears in high relief, standing out against a background of earthy, layered shapes and marks. The surrounding abstract elements include scribbles, shapes, and spontaneous gestures, creating a sense of raw energy and depth. This piece exemplifies Tàpies’s exploration of materiality and his interest in combining symbolic letters with complex textures to evoke meaning beyond the literal, inviting contemplation on language, form, and presence.
Z, 1979
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Carborundum, Etching and Aquatint with relief on Guarro paper // Z by Antoni Tàpies is a limited edition mixed media print from 1979, produced with a combination of carborundum, etching, and aquatint on Guarro paper. This work showcases Tàpies’s signature style, incorporating texture, abstract forms, and symbolic imagery. The bold red Z at the center of the composition appears in high relief, standing out against a background of earthy, layered shapes and marks. The surrounding abstract elements include scribbles, shapes, and spontaneous gestures, creating a sense of raw energy and depth. This piece exemplifies Tàpies’s exploration of materiality and his interest in combining symbolic letters with complex textures to evoke meaning beyond the literal, inviting contemplation on language, form, and presence.
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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.
