Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002) - St. Gallen

ABOUT THE PRINT

- Litograph, etching on Japan paper, Kozu-Fuji ivory.
- The work bears the dry stamp of Erker Presse and annotations on the back by the publisher.
- The work comes from the Silvia Noto collection, who was responsible for the distribution and preservation of editions produced by Erker Presse.
- It is documented in Chillida, E. (1999). Eduardo Chillida – Opus P. I 1959–1972. Chorus – Verlag. pp. 366, 367. No. 84014.

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Cioran (1983) by Eduardo Chillida is a powerful lithograph that reflects his exploration of space, form, and balance. With an imposing black figure pierced by a delicate white negative space, the composition evokes a sense of connection and tension, hallmarks of his work. The solid, almost architectural forms contrast with the fluidity of the white lines, creating a dynamic interaction between presence and emptiness. Named after the philosopher Emil Cioran, the work suggests a reflection on existential themes, aligning with Chillida's interest in philosophy and metaphysics. Part of a limited edition of 75 copies plus artist's proofs, this lithograph highlights his mastery of engraving and his ability to translate his sculptural sensibility into a two-dimensional medium.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Antoni Tàpies was a Catalan artist and one of the most influential figures of 20th-century European informalism. Largely self-taught, he combined inspiration from the avant-garde and Eastern tradition to create his own language where matter and spirit intertwine. He used materials such as earth, sand, marble dust and everyday objects, creating dense surfaces with symbols that evoke memory, fragility and transcendence. In 1984, he created the Antoni Tàpies Foundation, consolidating an artistic and intellectual legacy that combines experimentation and critical reflection.

In the 1950s, he achieved international recognition by participating in the Venice Biennale and Documenta in Kassel. He was awarded the Grand Prize for Painting in Venice (1958) and later the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts (1990). He was also named a marquis by King Juan Carlos I in 2010.