“Carambola” is a notable artwork by Beatriz Milhazes, created in 2008. The artwork, executed using acrylic on canvas, is an exemplary piece of the P&D (Pattern and Decoration) art movement and belongs to the abstract genre.
The artwork displays a vibrant assembly of bold, overlapping shapes and vivid colors. Concentric circles brimming with contrasting hues of oranges, purples, greens, blues, and pinks dominate the composition, emerging against a backdrop of intricate striped and wavy patterns. These background elements include a rhythmic alternation of dark and bright tones that enhance the dynamism of the piece. The combined visual elements eloquently exhibit Milhazes’ prowess in the abstract depiction, reflecting an intricate blend of geometrical constructs and decorative motifs, characteristic of the P&D movement.
