Satan (1942) by Wifredo Lam

Satan - Wifredo Lam - 1942

Artwork Information

TitleSatan
ArtistWifredo Lam
Date1942
Art MovementCubism

About Satan

The artwork titled “Satan,” created by Wifredo Lam in 1942, belongs to the Cubism art movement and falls under the genre of religious painting.

The artwork presents a complex and surreal composition, characteristic of Cubism, featuring elongated, abstract forms and an amalgamation of human and animal features. The dominant figure appears to be a composite being, suggesting a mythical or supernatural entity with horse-like heads and a human-like body seated in a contemplative pose. The muted color palette, predominantly consisting of various shades of blue, evokes an eerie and mysterious atmosphere. The figure’s facial features and body are rendered in a fragmented, geometric style that is typical of Cubist influences, giving the artwork a sense of depth and dynamic tension. Through this artwork, Lam explores themes of mythology and spirituality, challenging the viewer to decipher its enigmatic symbolism.

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