Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) - Explosión interior






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"Explosión interior" by Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) is an original oil on canvas, 33 × 41 cm with 2 cm depth, hand-signed in the lower left, from Spain, sold by Galería, dating from 2000–2010, and in good condition.
Description from the seller
Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Miquel Torner de Semir, which represents an abstract explosion of emotions where color and movement transmit energy, tension, and dynamism. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 33x41x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner, Miquel Torner de Semir.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the description of the lot.
The artwork will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to guarantee its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting is presented as a powerful explosion of visual energy, where shapes and colors intertwine in a free, intense, and deeply expressive composition. From the first glance, the eye is caught by the strength of the dominant red, which seems to expand and beat on the surface, creating a vibrant background that envelops the rest of the elements. On this base, spots, lines, and volumes emerge without apparent order, but with an internal coherence that suggests constant movement and transformation.
At the center of the composition, a concentration of pinks, whites, and blues generates a sense of a dynamic nucleus, as if it were an explosion in full development. The shapes fuse and separate at the same time, giving rise to a kind of emotional landscape where the figurative is dissolved into gesture. This nucleus seems to radiate energy outward, connecting with the surrounding areas through fluid lines and intense contrasts.
The dark areas, especially deep blacks, provide a dramatic counterpoint that balances the chromatic intensity. These areas function as visual anchors that stabilize the composition, preventing the whole from dissolving completely into chaos. They also introduce a sense of depth and mystery, as if hiding internal layers or underlying tensions within the work.
The white and bluish areas, on the other hand, create breathing spaces within the whole, creating contrasts that allow the eye to move more freely. These lighter zones seem to soften the intensity of the red and black, contributing to a visual balance that maintains harmony within the apparent spontaneity. Wavy lines and broad gestures reinforce the idea of fluidity, as if the image were in continual change.
The overall result is a work that does not seek to represent a concrete reality, but to convey sensations, emotions, and moods through color and gesture. Each part seems to dialogue with the rest, creating a visual rhythm that oscillates between tension and release. Taken together, the painting represents an abstract manifestation of energy and emotion, where color and form become a direct and visceral language.”} }```{
Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Miquel Torner de Semir, which represents an abstract explosion of emotions where color and movement transmit energy, tension, and dynamism. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.
· Dimensions of the work: 33x41x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner, Miquel Torner de Semir.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.
The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.
Important note: the photographs included are an integral part of the description of the lot.
The artwork will be professionally packed by an IVEX expert (https://www.instagram.com/ivex.online/), using high-quality materials to guarantee its protection. The shipping price covers both the cost of professional packaging and the transport itself.
Shipping will be carried out by Correos or GLS with tracking. International shipping is available.
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This painting is presented as a powerful explosion of visual energy, where shapes and colors intertwine in a free, intense, and deeply expressive composition. From the first glance, the eye is caught by the strength of the dominant red, which seems to expand and beat on the surface, creating a vibrant background that envelops the rest of the elements. On this base, spots, lines, and volumes emerge without apparent order, but with an internal coherence that suggests constant movement and transformation.
At the center of the composition, a concentration of pinks, whites, and blues generates a sense of a dynamic nucleus, as if it were an explosion in full development. The shapes fuse and separate at the same time, giving rise to a kind of emotional landscape where the figurative is dissolved into gesture. This nucleus seems to radiate energy outward, connecting with the surrounding areas through fluid lines and intense contrasts.
The dark areas, especially deep blacks, provide a dramatic counterpoint that balances the chromatic intensity. These areas function as visual anchors that stabilize the composition, preventing the whole from dissolving completely into chaos. They also introduce a sense of depth and mystery, as if hiding internal layers or underlying tensions within the work.
The white and bluish areas, on the other hand, create breathing spaces within the whole, creating contrasts that allow the eye to move more freely. These lighter zones seem to soften the intensity of the red and black, contributing to a visual balance that maintains harmony within the apparent spontaneity. Wavy lines and broad gestures reinforce the idea of fluidity, as if the image were in continual change.
The overall result is a work that does not seek to represent a concrete reality, but to convey sensations, emotions, and moods through color and gesture. Each part seems to dialogue with the rest, creating a visual rhythm that oscillates between tension and release. Taken together, the painting represents an abstract manifestation of energy and emotion, where color and form become a direct and visceral language.”} }```{
