THE ARTWORK
In this carborundum etching by Antoni Clavé, a field of dark, earthy tones is organised through vertical bands, interruptions and small colour accents. A more compact black form occupies the lower area, providing a counterweight to the texture developing above it.
The composition alternates dense surfaces and lighter passages, revealing the variety of graphic substance. The eye can follow the main directions or dwell on details, encountering a structure open to different readings. Balance arises from the relationship between the background’s texture, the cut of forms and the tension of intervals.
The composition alternates dense surfaces and lighter passages, revealing the variety of graphic substance. The eye can follow the main directions or dwell on details, encountering a structure open to different readings. Balance arises from the relationship between the background’s texture, the cut of forms and the tension of intervals.