Description
This fascinating abstract work by Luis Mandiola features a dense charcoal circular shadow that seems to float above a singular, realistically rendered red apple. The juxtaposition of the densely textured, almost celestial sphere with the earthy and familiar fruit creates a tension between the ethereal and the material. Mandiola’s use of dark blue tones and charcoal in the background, applied with broad horizontal brushstrokes, provides a sense of atmospheric depth. The decorative charcoal border frames the composition, emphasizing its character as both a painting and a physical object. This piece is a masterful example of Mandiola’s ability to fuse gestural abstraction with symbolic realism.
“Oil and charcoal on canvas. Year 2024. 56.3 x 47.6 in.”
