Meditation On The Art Of Antoni Tàpies
Yesterday, as we remembered 9/11, news stations replayed the tragedy in living color, featuring the scars inflicted by politically motivated hatred. It reminded us how hate can viscerally embolden a handful of men to strike at our nation, our people, and the democratic principles we stand for.
More than two decades later, politically motivated hate and violence continue to scar our nation, divide our people, and weaken our social order.
Spanish artist, Antoni Tàpies, came of age during the Spanish Civil War. It left indelible emotional marks in his psyche which he transformed into his life work as a painter where he often inflicted “wounds and scars” into his works of art.
This video is a beautiful and peaceful meditation on his work.
Last year, Pace gallery in New York featured an exhibit of his work. In this video you can learn more about his meditative approach to art making.
Slipstream
I definitely see the "wounds and scars" in his work. His paintings also seem very modern even though the Spanish Civil War was almost 100 years ago. I enjoyed seeing his work; thanks for sharing it.
Well Street
I agree that his work looks contemporary. The psychic pain and trauma he endured are effectively conveyed in his works.
I hope creating these pieces was therapeutic and a pathway to healing.