Justine (2) 1976

This is *Justine (2)* by Ivan Tovar, a painting that feels like it was made with airbrush and maybe some tape. It's so smooth, it feels like a machine did it! I imagine Tovar, leaning in, thinking about biomorphic forms, dreams, and maybe even a little bit of Surrealism. These shapes have a bodily feel, like internal organs turned inside out. The white form, with its smooth curves and subtle shadows, could be a breast, a head, or some kind of futuristic furniture. Then there’s the pointy blue form, almost phallic, resting on a yellow tabletop and the hand-like abstract shapes above. The color palette is limited but striking: blues, oranges and a deep, velvety black create a sense of depth and mystery. The crispness of the edges and the way the colors glow against the black background is compelling. Maybe Tovar was thinking about the tradition of surrealism, the unconscious, and the strangeness of the human body. It’s all part of an ongoing conversation, as each artist builds on what came before, reinterpreting and reimagining the world in their own way.