Manel Pujol Baladas (1947) - El caos

Pictura Galeria presents this magnificent artwork belonging to Miquel Pujol Baladas, which represents an expressive face surrounded by visual and symbolic fragments that create an intense composition full of emotion and creativity. The painting stands out for its excellent technique and the great pictorial quality it conveys.

· Dimensions of the work: 116x89x2 cm.
· Oil on canvas signed by the artist in the bottom-right corner of the work.
· The piece is in good conservation condition.

The work comes from an exclusive private collection in Girona.

Important note: the included photographs form an integral part of the lot description.

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This painting presents an intense and complex composition in which multiple shapes, colors and visual elements intertwine to create an image charged with expressive energy. The scene does not describe a conventional space, but develops as a set of visual fragments that seem to overlap one another. At the center of the composition emerges a figure that vaguely resembles a face or mask, with exaggerated features and wide-open eyes that immediately capture the viewer’s attention. This central face acts as the visual nucleus of the work, around which various elements revolve, enriching the scene with a sense of movement and tension.

The central face is characterized by an intense and almost startling expression, with large eyes that seem to look directly at the viewer. The open mouth suggests a strong emotion, such as awe or a silent scream, which adds drama to the composition. The lines that delineate the face do not seek a realistic representation, but a free interpretation that emphasizes emotion and visual impact. The irregular shapes and the layers of color surrounding the figure contribute to the depth and complexity that define the work.

Around this main figure appear multiple objects and visual fragments that seem to belong to different contexts. Among them stand out shapes that evoke flowers, geometric pieces, printed pages and various elements that integrate into a composition that appears chaotic but carefully balanced. These fragments create an open visual narrative, allowing each viewer to discover different details within the artwork. The presence of these elements adds texture and visual richness, transforming the scene into a symbolic collage full of possible meanings.

The use of color and shapes contributes to intensify the expressive atmosphere of the work. Warm and cool tones alternate in different areas of the painting, creating contrasts that guide the eye through the composition. The black lines that cross various parts of the scene act as structures that connect the different fragments, generating a sense of unity within the apparent disorder. This balance between chaos and structure is one of the most striking aspects of the work.

The background of the painting does not function as a simple empty space, but as an extension of the visual language of the composition itself. The different layers of shapes and colors integrate in such a way that there is no clear separation between figure and surroundings. Everything seems to form part of a single visual universe in which each element contributes to constructing a dynamic and deeply expressive image.

Overall, the work transmits a sense of emotional intensity and overflowing creativity, where the central face becomes a symbol of human expression surrounded by fragments that evoke memories, objects, and forms of daily life transformed by artistic imagination.