{"product_id":"carmen-dominguez-vaz-composicion-roja-1998-tecnica-mixta","title":"Carmen Domínguez Vaz — Red Composition, 1998 — Mixed media and collage on paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small composition by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarmen Domínguez Vaz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in which an intense red plane physically emerges over a rough, mineral surface. Dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the work belongs to one of the most characteristic moments of the artist's evolution toward abstraction, when color, matter, and relief began to become the protagonists of her language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed turned into matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is built through two clearly differentiated surfaces. Over a gray base with a rough, granular texture, a large red shape with a softly irregular outline is superimposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree narrow vertical openings pierce the red plane, leaving the underlying material visible. This simple device introduces depth and transforms the two-dimensional surface into an almost sculptural composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no figurative representation: all interest is concentrated on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe relationship between form, matter, space, and color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Red visually dominates the piece, but its intensity is reinforced by the contrast with the gray background and the small irregularities of the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA work from Carmen Domínguez's abstract period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting in the 1990s, Carmen Domínguez delved into an abstract language in which geometric forms, color, and the incorporation of materials took on a fundamental role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1998 work fits fully into that period. Facing painting understood as a simple surface, Domínguez introduces here superimposition, texture, and void. The red form is not only painted: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit physically occupies the space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, casts small shadows, and establishes a direct relationship with the support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe austerity of the composition contrasts with the chromatic intensity, a balance very characteristic of an artist who understood color as one of her main expressive vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarmen Domínguez Vaz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarmen Domínguez Vaz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was born in Pontevedra in 1951 and passed away in Madrid in 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter an initial figurative stage, her painting evolved progressively toward abstraction. From the nineties, she developed compositions in which she experimented with geometry, collage, matter, and strong chromatic contrasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer career included exhibitions in Spain and abroad, and participation in the Pontevedra Biennial and the I Mostra Unión Fenosa. Her work is represented in public institutions and collections, including the Museo de Pontevedra and the Afundación Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carmen Domínguez Vaz (Pontevedra, 1951 – Madrid, 2021)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mixed media and collage on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 × 18 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Geometric abstraction \/ material informalism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed “Carmen Domínguez” in the lower left corner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed again and dated “1998” on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good general condition, with small surface irregularities inherent to the technique and material work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn barely 22 centimeters, Carmen Domínguez concentrates some of the fundamental elements of her mature painting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense color, matter, geometry, and space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large red surface seems simple at first glance, but the three incisions and the contrast with the rough background transform the piece as the incidence of light changes. The work thus ceases to behave as a flat painting and discreetly approaches relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated 1998, it also constitutes an interesting example of the stage in which the artist consolidated the abstract language for which she is currently especially recognized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54843650900301,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0341_ec3077f7-28d5-4f1c-a44b-d883dbc5f0a2.jpg?v=1790434412","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/carmen-dominguez-vaz-composicion-roja-1998-tecnica-mixta","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}