Petrificada Petrificante II 1978

Antoni Tàpies's 1978 work "Petrificada Petrificante II" is a striking example of his signature style, a fusion of Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism. The artist's bold use of textural layers and gestural marks, often incorporating found objects and materials, is evident in the artwork's composition. The central organic shape, layered with muted hues, evokes a sense of fossilization and decay, while the surrounding black lines, resembling nails or tacks, create a feeling of tension and confinement. The overall effect is one of both beauty and unease, characteristic of Tàpies's explorations of the human condition and the passage of time.