Untitled 2007

Curator: This bold, striking piece is an Untitled work by Luis Feito, painted in 2007. He used acrylic on canvas to achieve this dramatic effect. Editor: Wow, my first impression is of raw energy. The contrast between the black and red against that white backdrop feels almost confrontational. It really jumps out at you. Curator: It’s certainly meant to evoke a strong response. Feito's work, particularly in his later years, often explored themes of duality and tension, mirroring the socio-political climate of his time in Spain. The stark abstraction allows viewers to project their own interpretations, engaging with complex themes of power and resistance. Editor: Looking at the application of the paint, there’s such deliberate, forceful action. The layers are visible; you can almost feel the physicality of the artist at work. You can almost smell the acrylic. It doesn’t seem to shy away from the process. Curator: Absolutely. And Feito's commitment to abstraction can be seen as a refusal to engage directly with the restrictive dictates of the Franco regime. By focusing on pure form and color, he created space for subversive expression, engaging with broader avant-garde movements that valued autonomy and subjective experience. Editor: That makes sense. The choice of acrylic, a relatively modern material, also points towards a break from tradition. I find myself thinking about mass production and accessibility in contrast with the very hand-made nature of the brushstrokes here. It is like he accepted modernity without dismissing the artistic process. Curator: Precisely, it reflects the changing landscape of art production itself, shifting from the old master narrative towards something more inclusive and, in some ways, more democratic. It disrupts traditional modes of viewing art. Editor: Ultimately, I see in this untitled piece both the immediacy of action and the weight of history. Curator: For me, it is a testament to Feito's ongoing relevance, not only as an artist but as a voice for challenging the status quo.