{"product_id":"josep-canyada-tecnica-mixta-original-horizonte-materico-tierras-1988","title":"Josep Canyada | Material Horizon in Lands (1988) | Original Mixed Media","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe landscape dissolved into pure geology. An original work dated 1988 where the artist replaces description with the physical erosion of pigment to capture the weight of the earth and the light of the horizon.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory and Curatorial Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eErosion as a Pictorial Technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn this 1988 work, Josep Canyada shows us how abstraction is not always an exercise in chaos, but in synthesis. The artist chooses not to paint a classic landscape; instead, he erodes it. The visual \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003estorytelling\u003c\/i\u003e of this piece lies in friction. Instead of using soft brushstrokes to describe mountains or valleys, Canyada builds horizontal strata saturated with ochres, burnt sienna, and deep browns, only to violently drag and scrape the pigment across the paper. This technical decision, characteristic of the mature Catalan informalism, imitates the geological action of wind and time, imbuing the support with a rough, almost petrified, and highly tactile texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Blue Respite and the Line of Light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIf the entire composition were dominated by these dense, dragged earths, the work would feel suffocating. Canyada's genius lies in how he balances this visual weight through two impeccable lighting decisions. First, he introduces a central yellow glaze that crosses the composition from side to side; it acts as a crepuscular light source that divides and orders the work. Second, and more importantly, he finishes the upper edge with a strip of grayish cerulean blue. This blue is not just a sky: it is the visual oxygen the painting needs to breathe. It creates a perfect thermal contrast between the warm heaviness of the earth and the cool lightness of the atmosphere, achieving absolute harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy is this piece an opportunity for your collection?\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eAtmospheric Abstraction:\u003c\/b\u003e It is the ideal piece for the collector looking to delve into abstract art without losing the emotional comfort of a landscape. It functions as a window to a serene horizon, bringing immediate calm to the room.\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\"\u003eTactile Vibration:\u003c\/b\u003e The technical treatment — the material dragging on the paper — gives it a physical dimension and unusual relief for a work on paper, distinguishing it from the flatness of traditional watercolor.\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\"\u003eDecorative Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e The chromatic combination of earthy tones anchored by a touch of blue is one of the most effective palettes in interior design. It is a \"wildcard\" piece that brings warmth to minimalist, industrial, or neutral-toned spaces without overwhelming the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDocumented and Ready Work:\u003c\/b\u003e Dated and signed in 1988, the piece provides the solidity of a key decade for Spanish material painting, presented with a large-format frame (almost 70 cm wide) that gives it a striking presence on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h2\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\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Josep Canyada.\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 Landscape Abstraction \/ Horizon (Material Informalism).\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\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e 1988 (Signed and dated).\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 with pigment dragging on 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 37 x 52.5 cm (artwork) | 53.5 x 68.5 x 3 cm (with frame).\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 Handwritten signature \"Canyada 88\" in the lower right corner.\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, private collection.\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 Very good. The pigments retain their intensity, and the paper is stable and well-protected by its frame.\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 appreciate the richness of its scraped textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop's Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eSometimes, contemporary art seems to demand constant intellectual effort, but paintings like this demonstrate that good painting also serves to anchor and bring peace. I selected this work by Canyada precisely for its balance. I am fascinated by how the artist has distressed the paper by dragging the browns in the lower part, then softened the impact with that cool blue at the top. It is an honest painting, without pretensions or noisy discourses, relying purely on the craft of knowing how to mix and apply color. A safe bet to create a sophisticated and serene atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Dossier Included:\u003c\/b\u003e This work comes with a research study, technical sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003eEl Taller del Coleccionista\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52953374589261,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0016_02.jpg?v=1765304141","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/josep-canyada-tecnica-mixta-original-horizonte-materico-tierras-1988","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}