MUMA - Caracol (XL)

In "Caracol", the composition is organized as a synthetic architecture where geometry replaces the direct representation of nature. Far from describing the mollusk literally, the work translates its spiral logic and its idea of refuge into a system of curved and orthogonal volumes that articulate with almost constructive precision. A large red stroke in the shape of an “L” acts as a base and traverse, while an orange arc and a dark circle suggest core, weight, and rotation. The figure seems to fold over itself, as if space were in the process of curling.

From a historical perspective, the piece dialogues with the minimalist tradition and geometric abstraction, evoking the structural clarity of Donald Judd and the use of color as an active field in Ellsworth Kelly. Here color is not decorative: it delineates planes, generates depth, and establishes spatial tensions. The contrast between the blue background and the intense reds and oranges creates an optical vibration that gives the composition dynamism, while hard shadows hint at volume and physical anchoring, bringing the image closer to the language of sculpture or maquette.

As in much of contemporary abstraction, "Caracol" proposes a perceptual experience before narrative. The viewer mentally reconstructs the relationships among the elements, tracing curved paths and displacements that allude to organic growth. The work thus presents itself as a metaphor of dwelling: a body that folds back, a space that is built from the inside out. More than representing a snail, the painting embodies its structural principle — the spiral, the refuge, the slow movement — and makes it a plastic problem of balance, rhythm, and permanence.

About MUMA:

MUMA is an artistic duo formed by a Generalist 3D and Designer and an Art Historian, both trained at Universidad CEU San Pablo in Madrid. Their artistic practice focuses on the visual arts, with particular interest in color, movement, and the dynamism of forms, as well as in variations of the environment. Their work is conceived to integrate into space and establish a direct dialogue with routine and human experience, exploring a vital vision linked to the ideals of impressionism, such as the relationship with nature, color, and changing environments. MUMA is connected to the professional world of digital and plastic arts in Madrid, with participation in competitions.

About preparation, packaging and shipping of the work:

The work is hand-signed by the artistic duo and comes with a certificate of authenticity also signed by them. The canvas, rolled, is carefully packaged in a sturdy cardboard tube and will be shipped within three business days after purchase confirmation. The estimated delivery time will depend on the destination and the chosen shipping company.