
Sur les traces (also known as Transformation)
1945
A towering, fragmented figure emerges from a dense, jungle-like atmosphere in this enigmatic oil painting by Cuban-Chinese artist Wifredo Lam. The composition blends Afro-Cuban spiritual symbolism with Surrealist and Cubist influences, weaving together hybrid forms that suggest transformation between the human, animal, and divine. Rich, earthy tones and bold, angular lines evoke the mystical energy of Santería and the lush, untamed landscape of the Caribbean.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
November 25, 2018
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