{"product_id":"gerard-sala-eixir-figura-femenina-tecnica-mixta-1994","title":"Gerard Sala | \"Eixir\" (Female Figure) | Mixed Media on Paper | 1994","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAn original 1994 composition where Gerard Sala captures the movement of a female figure through clean lines and strong color contrast. Dominated by the author's characteristic blue tones, \"Eixir\" is a piece of contemporary aesthetics that stands out for its visual directness and excellent technical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Synthesis of Form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn this piece, Gerard Sala plays with the limits of geometric figuration, using elements reminiscent of graphic advertising or pop art. The work dispenses with traditional volumes, opting for a plane of absolute white that outlines the female silhouette. The contrast of this textureless body against vibrant backgrounds, worked in grays and ultramarine blues, creates a clear sense of depth and perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Visual Concept of \"Eixir\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTrue to its title (a Catalan word meaning \"to go out\" or \"to emerge\"), the composition shows a frozen instant: the step outwards. The figure, wearing a high-heeled shoe, breaks the spatial frame of the room to enter a landscape of clouds and water. It is a visual representation of movement executed with great economy of strokes, demonstrating the author's technical mastery in structuring space using only color and void.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Traceability:\u003c\/b\u003e The work retains its provenance from the historic Lamas Bolaño auction house and gallery in Barcelona, providing full assurance and a transparent history for the collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGraphic and Decorative Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e Its clean and contemporary aesthetic makes it a work of strong visual impact. It is a very direct and easy-to-read piece, ideal for leading modern interior designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDouble Original Documentation:\u003c\/b\u003e In addition to the front signature, the reverse features the title \"Eixir\", a second signature, and original drawings (a sun and a circle) made in the artist's own hand, adding significant documentary value to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerard Sala (Tona, 1942).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle \/ Theme:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Eixir\" (Female figure in landscape).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique and Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Mixed media (watercolor and inks) on heavy paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 68 x 49 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature and Inscriptions:\u003c\/b\u003e Signed and dated (\"Gerard Sala 27 - 1 - 94\") in the lower right corner of the obverse. Titled, signed, and with original illustrations on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Secondary art market. Label from Lamas Bolaño house (Barcelona).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent. The support remains firm and the pigments retain their original vibrancy, with no signs of dampness or discoloration from sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspection Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-day guaranteed return to inspect the work in person and verify its pictorial quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhat makes this work by Gerard Sala special is its assertiveness. Far from the more complex abstractions for which the artist is also known, here we find a piece with strong lines where the use of white in reserve is as important as the paint itself. With its generous dimensions of 68 x 49 cm, a contemporary framing — such as a black box frame or a natural ash molding with a raised passe-partout — will make it the undisputed focal point of any wall. A solid acquisition that combines a renowned signature, prestigious provenance, and aesthetic impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325365539149,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0204_0d057065-e52e-46fa-b367-9772d3a6c06e.jpg?v=1784373719","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/gerard-sala-eixir-figura-femenina-tecnica-mixta-1994","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}