{"product_id":"rosa-yague-martin-vida-esgrafiado-relieve","title":"Rosa Yagüe Martín — Life — Sgraffito and mixed media in relief on board, 20th century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an original composition by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosa Yagüe Martín (Barcelona, 1947–2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created using sgraffito and mixed media in relief on a rigid support. The work serves as an example of the artist's experimentation with the material possibilities of painting and her approach to the languages of sculpture and object art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is organized around large oval and circular forms containing symbolic elements related to nature. On the left side, a succession of wavy bands in bluish and greenish tones evokes water, while mountains and white shapes introduce references to the landscape and the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the center, an ear of wheat is represented through yellow and ochre volumes, a traditional symbol of fertility and growth. To its right, a large geometric sun unfurls triangular rays against a blue background, accompanied by concentric circles in orange and reddish tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower section is completed with a flower of pink petals and turquoise leaves, which introduces a new reference to the botanical world and balances the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work combines a careful geometric organization with a remarkably rich treatment of materials. The surfaces feature varying densities, incisions, reliefs, and textures, creating a play of contrasts between smooth areas and rough-finished zones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of a warm palette, dominated by ochres, yellows, blues, and earthy tones, reinforces the organic character of the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inscribed by the artist herself on the reverse, allows the ensemble to be interpreted as a symbolic representation of natural elements and their processes of growth, transformation, and renewal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosa Yagüe Martín (Barcelona, 1947–2025) was a multidisciplinary Catalan artist whose body of work spanned painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, textile art, and installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistically trained in Barcelona, she developed part of her career in Brazil, where she taught artistic disciplines at the State University of Campinas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work was characterized by experimentation with materials, techniques, and visual processes, as well as an interest in the human figure, symbology, and the relationships between art and the lived experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe participated in solo and group exhibitions in Spain and abroad, and her work is part of various public and private collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosa Yagüe Martín (Barcelona, 1947–2025).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sgraffito and mixed media with relief and material finish; encaustic wax procedure indicated on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"El taller del coleccionista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55040915079501,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/1841\/3901\/files\/DSC_0110_1486e5df-654a-4cfc-99d6-8b9809298bed.jpg?v=1791910200","url":"https:\/\/eltallerdelcoleccionista.com\/en\/products\/rosa-yague-martin-vida-esgrafiado-relieve","provider":"El taller del coleccionista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}