#14986 Pedro Salaberri

The composition presents a landscape rendered in simplified geometric forms and a restricted palette. The artist has constructed a layered vista, with planes of color defining successive distances. A pale yellow hue dominates the upper portion of the canvas, serving as a backdrop for a series of overlapping hills or mountains. These are delineated by broad blocks of pink, purple, and brown, creating an effect of depth through tonal variation rather than realistic perspective.
The middle ground is characterized by a dark, almost black mass that appears to be a prominent ridge or hill. This form abruptly transitions into a band of ochre yellow, which then gives way to a horizontal strip of reddish-brown defining the foreground. A solitary, rounded shape sits centrally within this lower plane, its brown tone contrasting with the surrounding red.
The painting’s strength lies in its deliberate abstraction. The absence of detail and the flattening of space suggest an interest not in replicating nature but in exploring formal relationships – color, shape, and spatial arrangement. The color choices evoke a sense of warmth and perhaps even melancholy; the pinks and browns possess a muted quality that prevents them from feeling overtly cheerful.
Subtly, there is a suggestion of enclosure or containment within the landscape. The layered forms press in on the viewer, creating a sense of being surrounded by these simplified landmasses. This effect could be interpreted as representing feelings of isolation, introspection, or perhaps even a symbolic depiction of psychological boundaries. The single rounded form in the foreground might symbolize resilience or solitude amidst this imposing environment. Overall, the work conveys a quiet and contemplative mood, inviting reflection on the relationship between humanity and the natural world – albeit one filtered through an abstract lens.