Joan Miró was a leading Surrealist and pioneer of Automatism, known for his intricate compositions and a wandering linear style. Objects from the artist’s imagination were often juxtaposed against basic, yet recognisable, forms and he was known to work with a limited palette, with colours being both bold and expressive. Ultimately his life goal was to dismantle traditional methods of representation by using recurring motifs.
The use of motifs and a limited colour palette can be seen in the lithograph print ‘Homenatge A J. Torres Clavé’ by the artist. The English translation being ‘Homage to Torres Clavé’. Available to view and purchase through Soden Collection, this print is dated 1980 as an edition of 75. It is signed by the artist in pencil and measures around 75 x 61cm.
Who was Torres Clave?
An architect, designer, town planner and revolutionary, Josep Torres Clavé was one of the most outstanding figures of the Spanish artistic avant-garde of the ’30s. He introduced the Modern Movement in Spain and was the authorof iconic works of Modernism. In 1929, he became a founding member of the GATCPAC (Group of Catalan Architects and Technicians for the Progress of Contemporary Architecture) in Catalonia, which would lead to the constitution of the Spanish GATEPAC. More than 60 years after his passing, several of his designs continue to be produced.
An architect, designer, town planner and revolutionary, Josep Torres Clavé was one of the most outstanding figures of the Spanish artistic avant-garde of the ’30s. He introduced the Modern Movement in Spain and was the authorof iconic works of Modernism. In 1929, he became a founding member of the GATCPAC (Group of Catalan Architects and Technicians for the Progress of Contemporary Architecture) in Catalonia, which would lead to the constitution of the Spanish GATEPAC. More than 60 years after his passing, several of his designs continue to be produced.
Among some of Claves designs the aptly names ‘Tores Clave armchair”, is among his most recognised. (featured below)
Clave sadly past away in 1939 at the age of only 33. He was international recognised in a retrospective in 1980 for his contribution to design and architecture.
History of this particular piece:
Joan Miro was commissioned in 1980 to produce the artwork for the major retrospective museum exhibition entitled “Homenatge J.Torres Clave”. Miro was commissioned by many muesuems to produce the artwork for leading exhibitions and it was common practice that an edition of original lithographs or etchings were handmade from the artwork as this example is.
Above is an image of one of the original posters for the exhibition.
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SODEN COLLECTION: WHO ARE WE?
Soden Collection are a contemporary and modern art gallery, located in the heart of Shrewsbury, on the bustling street of Wyle Cop. We feature an eclectic mix of paintings and sculpture, featuring well-established local artwork alongside renowned British and International artists. We offer a number of services, working with organisations such as One Tree Planted and Own Art.
One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to global reforestation. They plant trees to restore nature and biodiversity. Soden Collection are happy to announce that we’ve partnered with One Tree Planted and for every piece of art sold, we pledge to plant a tree through this service.
Own Art is a national initiative that makes buying contemporary art affordable by providing interest-free loans for the purchase of original work. The scheme allows people to apply for an interest free loan of between £100 and £25,000 for the purchase of works of art in any media and the loan is repayable over 10 monthly interest free instalments.
