The artwork “Barcelona I,” crafted by the artist Jorge Castillo in 1976, is a lithography on paper measuring 76 x 56 cm. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is categorized under the genre of symbolic painting.
The artwork presents a complex composition, imbued with surreal and symbolic elements. Dominated by vibrant hues of yellow and orange, it features a shadowy silhouette of a human figure at the center, contrasted against an indistinct background. A white car juxtaposes the dark figure, adding to the surreal nature of the piece. Other objects and humanoid forms, including smaller figures, emerge from the background, creating a tapestry of disjointed elements that evoke a dream-like or subconscious narrative. The juxtaposition of familiar and ambiguous shapes challenges the observer’s perception, characteristic of surrealist symbolism, inviting a deeper exploration of its meaning and intent.
