José Luis Solá Ferrer (1945) - Home forms

Pictura Subastas presents this magnificent work of art by José Luis Solá Ferrer, depicting a still life where simplified and balanced domestic utensils convey an atmosphere of silence, calm, and contemplation. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the high pictorial quality it transmits.

Dimensions of the artwork: 27x35x2 cm.
Oil on canvas signed by the artist on the back of the work.
The piece is in good condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

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This painting depicts a still life constructed from household utensils, which, far from appearing as simple functional objects, acquire an almost monumental presence within the composition. The scene is arranged through rounded and elongated shapes that overlap and intertwine, creating a compact and immersive visual framework. From the very first moment, the work conveys a sense of quietness and introspection, as if the objects rest in profound silence, unaffected by the passage of time and any human action.
In the center of the composition, the containers and utensils appear arranged in a delicate balance between order and apparent disorder. There is no rigid arrangement, but rather a studied accumulation that reinforces the sense of weight and volume. Each element seems to support the next, forming a solid and stable structure that occupies almost the entire pictorial space, minimizing the distance between the viewer and the depicted objects.
The forms are simplified, with marked outlines that reinforce each object's identity without overloading with detail. This formal synthesis does not aim for descriptive accuracy but rather for expressing the character and physical presence of the utensils. The result is an image where the everyday is transformed into something almost abstract, yet still recognizable, inviting a more emotional than literal reading.
The chromatic range, dominated by cool and soft tones, helps create a serene and restrained atmosphere. The gray and bluish shades are combined with subtle warm touches that add depth and prevent uniformity. The light appears to be evenly distributed, without a specific focal point, which reinforces the sense of stability and quiet calm that permeates the entire scene.
The background fully integrates with the main forms, without a clear separation between space and object. This fusion reinforces the idea of unity and cohesion, making the utensils appear to emerge from the very environment that surrounds them. The composition abandons traditional perspective to focus on the superposition of planes and the dialogue between masses, achieving a compact and deeply introspective image.
Overall, the painting offers a sober and expressive view of everyday life, where common objects rise to become silent protagonists, charged with balance, visual weight, and an atmosphere of contemplative reflection.