Bidspirit auction | Abstract composition. Manuel Salinas. Spanish

Abstract composition. Manuel Salinas. Spanish School. 20th century. - Oil on paper. The composition is structured around a vibrant interplay of color planes in warm shades of red, orange, and yellow, contrasted with dark areas of intense black. The chromatic splashes, with loose edges and pronounced gestures, are distributed in an asymmetrical balance that generates tension and visual dynamism. The painting surface reflects the direct action of the brush, with dense, textured strokes that lend corporeality to the support. The work exhibits a gestural sensibility characteristic of informalism and lyrical abstraction of the mid-20th century, in connection with the language of Abstract Expressionism. Color is used as an expressive medium in itself, without representational intent, conjuring a sensorial and intuitive experience. The experimental nature of the piece reflects the aesthetic exploration of post-war visual languages, in line with the career of artist Manuel Salinas, renowned for his contribution to contemporary Spanish abstract painting. 50 x 65 cm.