{"product_id":"maria-antonia-raventos-tecnica-mixta-original-materica-grafismos-letras","title":"Maria Antònia Raventós | Matter Composition with Grafisms | Original Mixed Media","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA fragment of an archaeological wall brought to canvas. An original work of Catalan informalism that abandons flat painting to explore tactile relief and the mystery of fragmented calligraphy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCuratorial History and Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Archaeology of Matter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn the tradition of Catalan informalism, the support is not a place to paint an image; it is a physical territory to be conquered. Maria Antònia Raventós understands this premise perfectly. The \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"206\"\u003estorytelling\u003c\/i\u003e of this work does not narrate a scene, but rather the passage of time. The artist constructs the piece as if she were rescuing a piece of ancient wall: on a dark background with sandy textures (dominated by ochre and gold), she superimposes an extraordinarily dense central white mass. This patch is not painted; it is \"applied,\" creating a sculptural relief that casts its own shadows and gives the work a powerful visual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Secret Alphabet and Architectural Rigor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIf the work were limited to that material mass, it would be a mere exercise in texture. Raventós's curatorial success lies in the graphic intervention. On this white \"lime,\" strokes emerge that suggest broken or incomplete capital letters (a \"V,\" an \"I,\" an \"H\"). They do not seek to form a legible message, but rather to act as vestiges or signs of a forgotten civilization. To heighten the composition and avoid the absolute chaos of the patch, the artist introduces very fine red lines and gestural touches in blue. That red thread is crucial: it provides an almost architectural or cartographic precision that sharply contrasts with the earthy brutality of the background, achieving a masterful visual balance.\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\"\u003eChromatic Sophistication and Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e The palette is absolutely rigorous. The restriction to whites, blacks, and ochres, broken only by that sharp red line, gives the work timeless elegance. It is a highly versatile piece, designed to anchor the gaze in contemporary, minimalist interiors or professional offices.\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 Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e The use of mixed media creates a map of textures that demands observation at close distances. It is a work that invites you to approach it to discover the incisions, superimposed layers, and the relief of the acrylic, moving completely away from industrial and flat painting.\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\"\u003eMarket Traceability:\u003c\/b\u003e The piece retains on its reverse the original authenticity label from the prestigious Galería American Prints (Supermercat d'Art, 11th Edition), which certifies its origin, era, and validation within the national gallery circuit.\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\"\u003eIntimate Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Its dimensions (35 x 25 cm) classify it as a perfect \"cabinet\" piece. Its manageable scale allows it to be placed with great impact on a designer shelf, a desk, or as a vanishing point in a hallway or reading nook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Data\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 Maria Antònia Raventós.\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 Abstract composition with letters and textures (Matter 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\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Spanish Contemporary Art (Late 20th Century).\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 Original mixed media on artistic support.\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 35 x 25 cm (Cabinet format).\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 Manuscript signature \"Mª A. Raventós\" 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. Ex-collection Galería American Prints (retains authenticity label adhered to the reverse).\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 textures and incisions intentionally made by the artist remain completely stable. The edges exhibit the manual and organic character of the execution of the support.\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 the exceptional relief of its central patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Workshop Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhat distinguishes this piece from other abstract experiments is its ability to captivate the eye without needing ostentation. I selected it precisely for the brutal contrast between the dark, cavernous background and the explosion of white matter in the center. It functions as an almost archaeological object. That white relief has an undeniable physical presence when you have it in front of you. It's the kind of intelligent, small-format painting that immediately solves those demanding spaces in a home—a gap in a bookshelf, a study corner—providing a load of character, texture, and artistic erudition that no designer print can match.\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\"\u003eIncludes Collector's Dossier:\u003c\/b\u003e This work is delivered 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":52803727393101,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0214.jpg?v=1763652516","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/maria-antonia-raventos-tecnica-mixta-original-materica-grafismos-letras","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}