José Maria Yturralde - Postludio (2007)

"Postludio" by José María Yturralde: A poetic play with space, light and perception

With "Postludio," Spanish artist José María Yturralde creates a work that transcends pure painting and appears almost like a meditation. A luminous square, whose color intensity decreases from the center to the outside, inevitably captivates the viewer's gaze. The transition from vibrant red to darker edges creates a visual tension that oscillates between energy and stillness.

The 2020s mark a phase in which Yturralde condenses his decades-long exploration of space, illusion, and perception into concentrated color surfaces. "Postludio" exemplifies this search for the invisible behind the visible. The soft color gradients, which appear like pulsating light, are reminiscent of the experiments of Op Art and, at the same time, of the spiritual experiences of immersion in pure color.

The title "Postludio" musically refers to an epilogue—a piece that lingers after the original work has already faded away. In this sense, the work unfolds its effect not only in the moment of contemplation, but also in its inner aftermath.

Using minimalist means, Yturralde succeeds in developing a universal visual language that oscillates between rational constructiveness and emotional intensity. "Postludio" is less a picture to be viewed than a state one enters—an echo of color and light.

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About José María Yturralde

José María Yturralde, one of the most important representatives of Spanish contemporary art, has increasingly attracted attention on the international art scene in recent decades. He has not only held major solo exhibitions at the renowned Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid, but has also presented his works worldwide, including in Venice, New York, and Tokyo. Furthermore, his works are included in important public collections, such as the Museo de Arte Abstracto Español in Cuenca and the IVAM – Institut Valencià d'Art Modern. The artist, represented by prestigious galleries and exhibited several times at the Venice Biennale, is considered a master of geometric abstraction and the exploration of space, color, and illusion – a name that art-loving collectors should definitely keep in mind!