Puerta del Infierno Painting

During the Spanish Civil War in the 1950s, the art world was transformed by great Spanish artists such Antonio Saura (1930-1998) and Antoni Tapies (1923-2012), that inspired by surrealism and american abstract expressionism, led to a type of unconventional artwork. An abstract artwork, with dense textures, with a range of neutral colors and with poor and ephemeral materials such as earth and cardboard. As part of this circle of artists, Estartus began an artistic revolution through his materialistic and informal artwork. He leaves behind the old tradition of separating the canvas from the artwork in favor of uniting them into a single piece like a wall. By investigating the materials and experimenting with them, he creates a three-dimensional artwork. Using the support as a wall, he makes incisions, grooves, and perforations. He applies the technique of grattage, and leaves traces of the passage of time with the changing material, such as rusted metal. "All hope abandon ye who enter here" (Alighieri, 1304). With this inscription on the Gates of Hell begins Dante's journey into the world of damned souls. The Gates of Hell, interpreted over the centuries by different artists such as William Blake and August Rodin, also inspire Estartus, who makes a reinterpretation through abstraction and its transgressive and groundbreaking character. Using non-traditional materials such as sand and cement mixed with paint, Estartus breaks away from the conservative artistic language. Hell's door is opened against a black background, which represents the darkness of hell. In the center of the composition, a red light stands out and invites the viewer to enter hell, leaving the world of the living behind.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36.2 W x 28.7 H x 1.2 D in

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