#23456 Julio Gomez Biedma

The composition presents a stylized depiction of marine life set against an abstract background. The artist has employed a flattened perspective and bold color choices to create a visually striking arrangement. A trio of aquatic creatures – a shark, a whale, and a dolphin – are centrally positioned within the frame. Their forms are simplified, almost iconic in their representation, lacking detailed anatomical rendering.
The backdrop is constructed from large, vertically oriented planes of varying hues. These shapes do not appear to represent any recognizable landscape or architectural elements; instead, they function as purely decorative blocks of color. The palette is vibrant and somewhat unconventional, featuring combinations such as orange and green, yellow and purple, and brown alongside a deep blue. This unusual combination contributes to the work’s dreamlike quality.
The texture throughout the painting appears rough, suggesting an impasto technique or the application of thick paint. This textural element adds depth and visual interest, preventing the composition from feeling entirely flat despite its stylized nature. The surface seems almost granular, which enhances the sense of a constructed reality rather than a direct observation of nature.
Subtly, theres a suggestion of hierarchy within the arrangement. The whale, being centrally located and larger in scale compared to the shark and dolphin, might be interpreted as holding a position of prominence or symbolic weight. However, this is not overtly stated; the animals exist more as elements within a decorative scheme than as subjects engaged in narrative action.
The overall effect is one of playful abstraction, where familiar forms are recontextualized within an unfamiliar environment. The work seems to explore the relationship between representation and decoration, suggesting that even recognizable imagery can be transformed into purely aesthetic objects.