Z 1981 — Fine Art

The title Z 1981 points to a late work by Antoni Tapies that stays with built up material and a hand worked surface. The picture moves through the material painting practice he kept to in his later years, with rough patches and uneven texture taking the place of a clear scene.

This fine art print arrives ready to hang, with a metal hanger fitted to the back that goes straight onto a nail or screw. The matte finish keeps the grain of the painted surface soft, so the lighter areas do not reflect sharply under a lamp.

In a narrow study room the picture sits on the far wall beside a desk. From the doorway you see the broad patches first. Stepping closer you notice the small shifts between the lighter and darker tones.