La Table de l'architecte 1977

Julio Pomar’s La Table de l'architecte seems to me like a kind of quiet puzzle, perhaps made with a mix of paint, paper, and found objects. There's this pale surface, like a woven cloth, maybe canvas or linen, with the ghost of a figure floating above it. You can almost feel the texture, those tiny repetitive marks that create a subtle vibration. The artist uses these muted tones, grays and whites, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. A folding ruler lies in the lower right corner. The cool, rational geometry of this tool provides a funny contrast with the softness of the figure and the surface she floats above. I'm drawn to how Pomar combines these disparate elements. He reminds me a little bit of Kurt Schwitters, using everyday materials to create something poetic and mysterious. It’s the kind of work that keeps you looking, wondering, and imagining what might be just beyond the surface.