Azulejo 

This is an untitled tile painting by Sá Nogueira, an Azulejo panel comprised of a grid of bright yellow tiles. A stylized tree with peppers emerges, contrasting with the yellow grid-like backdrop. The composition is structured by the tension between organic and geometric forms. The organic elements like the tree, leaves, and peppers are rendered in simplified shapes and colors. They contrast with the grid patterns that dominate the upper left and right quadrants. These geometric patterns impose a sense of order, juxtaposed against the asymmetry of the plant. The colors in the composition are also highly stylized and function as a means of structural organization: yellow versus red and green. This creates visual rhythm and directs the viewer's eye through the composition. Ultimately, the artwork functions as a semiotic structure where each element—color, shape, pattern—contributes to a larger cultural and philosophical discourse. The overall arrangement suggests an ongoing dialogue between nature and artifice, spontaneity, and control.