Faverdines 1955

Maurice Esteve created "Faverdines" using oil paint, presenting us with a vibrant field of geometric abstraction. The composition, while non-representational, evokes a landscape through its layered horizontal bands of color, stimulating a sense of depth and space. Esteve masterfully employs a semiotic system of color, line, and form. Warm hues of red, orange, and yellow contrast against the cooler blues and greens, creating visual tension. The solid lines, which define the shapes, suggest structure and containment, while the overlapping planes challenge fixed perspectives. This interplay between order and disruption is central to Esteve’s approach. The lack of clear figuration pushes us to consider the artwork’s intrinsic formal qualities, encouraging us to question how these elements contribute to the overall meaning. "Faverdines" functions not merely as an aesthetic object but as a site for exploring the dynamic relationship between form and interpretation, inviting continuous visual re-evaluation.