Sobre la tumba de Justino 1974

Editor: Here we have Pedro Coronel’s "Sobre la tumba de Justino," created in 1974 using acrylic paint. It's quite striking. All of these reds and browns create a somewhat somber and dense atmosphere. It feels like a maze and, I must admit, somewhat unsettling. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: Unsettling is a great word! It does evoke a sense of unease, doesn't it? It is interesting to consider what lies beneath these shapes. Do you notice how Coronel uses geometric abstraction as almost a secret language? The colors and forms feel like fragments of memories or perhaps symbolic representations of grief and remembrance. The forms almost act as a type of code, perhaps speaking about the person celebrated in the title. Do the colors speak to you? Editor: Definitely, that intense red is almost visceral! The sharp geometric forms contrasting with those soft lavender "tree" figures give a sense of violence against tranquility. Almost like a battlefield overgrown with tender growth. But what did Coronel want us to actually *feel* looking at this? Curator: Ah, a question that haunts every art lover! Well, Pedro's style, especially in the 70's, leaned towards reflecting inner emotional landscapes. We have an immediate clash of emotions in both subject matter and material application: hard shapes versus soft shapes, warm shades versus cooler tones. My guess is he wanted to mirror the complexity of grief itself, the harsh reality, and the delicate memories. Editor: I see! It makes sense that such a mix of materials could signify the chaos that grief creates. So it's not so much a depiction of death, but the experience of *remembering* someone who died. Thanks, this was definitely enlightening! Curator: And thanks to you too! It’s wonderful to view these shapes as an intimate human act of commemoration. Now I will not see these shapes as jarring, but as soothing acts of contemplation!