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Rafael Soriano — En pos del abismo
Rafael Soriano

En pos del abismo

1992

This abstract composition explores the interplay of form and void through sweeping gestural brushwork in blues and purples. The painting presents organic, interlocking shapes that seem to descend or spiral downward, creating a sense of dynamic movement and psychological depth. The predominantly cool palette and overlapping translucent forms suggest themes of introspection and the unknown. The work exemplifies the artist's approach to abstraction, where recognizable imagery dissolves into pure color and movement.

Medium
oil on canvas
Overall

Notes

Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.

🔨 Auction Lot

Contemporary Day Auction

May 15, 2026

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

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Rafael Soriano, En pos del abismo, 1992

This abstract composition explores the interplay of form and void through sweeping gestural brushwork in blues and purples. The painting presents organic, interlocking shapes that seem to descend or spiral downward, creating a sense of dynamic movement and psychological depth. The predominantly cool palette and overlapping translucent forms suggest themes of introspection and the unknown. The work exemplifies the artist's approach to abstraction, where recognizable imagery dissolves into pure color and movement.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall: 61 x 76.2 cm
Year
1992
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Chromatic Exploration, Organic Shapes, Modernist Composition, Spiritual Abstraction, Ethereal Forms, Gestural Forms, Modern Art, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Blue Purple, Oil Painting, Psychological Depth, Contemporary Art, Emotional Landscape, Movement Study

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