Dance Scene 1953

In this artwork, José Manuel Capuletti uses ink and watercolour to create a figure frozen in place. I love how the artist uses loose, washy strokes of colour to suggest movement and emotion. Looking at this painting, I imagine Capuletti in his studio, perhaps in Spain, experimenting with different ways of capturing the essence of dance. He’s laying down these very thin layers of pigment, almost like veils, building up the image gradually. It’s not just about the steps but about the feeling, the drama, the passion inherent in the act. It’s a solitary figure, and the pale background creates an eerie feeling. There's an underlying surrealist sensibility too. Capuletti's work reminds us that artists are always in conversation with each other, borrowing, stealing, and transforming ideas across time. And ultimately, painting isn't about answers, but questions. It's about embracing ambiguity and allowing for multiple interpretations.