“Barcelona IV,” created by Jorge Castillo in 1990, is an exemplary work of Surrealism rendered using lithography on paper. The artwork, measuring 76 x 56 cm, belongs to the genre of symbolic painting.
The artwork intricately combines various abstract shapes and colors to create a composition that evokes a sense of mystery and introspection. Prominent within the piece is the use of contrasting hues such as red, orange, and blue, set against neutral tones of gray and white. Interwoven into the composition are outlines of human profiles juxtaposed with assorted abstract forms, illustrating Castillo’s characteristic symbolic style. The delicate interplay of lines and contours, along with the strategic application of color, invites viewers to delve into a deeper, perhaps subconscious interpretation of the depicted symbols and shapes.
