White Dream 1997

Jorge Martins made "White Dream" with a muted palette of whites, creams, and soft browns. This gives the whole composition a dreamy, ethereal feel. Imagine Martins in the studio, carefully arranging and painting these abstract shapes. Each form is rendered with precision and a delicate sense of light and shadow, creating a subtle depth that draws you in. The smooth texture of the paint adds to the dreamlike quality, making you want to reach out and touch the surface. There’s a circular form which acts as a focal point, surrounded by smaller geometric objects which seem to float in a neutral space. I see influences of Giorgio Morandi, who also painted a world of still life objects in muted color schemes. These shapes seem to be in conversation with each other. Artists are constantly borrowing and building upon one another's ideas, creating a tapestry of creativity that stretches across time. This is why painting remains such a powerful form of expression, embracing uncertainty and inviting endless interpretations.