Joana Palomar - Childhood, 2024

Joana Palomar Childhood, 2024 Oil on Canvas Signed: The work is signed “JOANA PALOMAR” in blue on the front. The title and date are inscribed on the margin as “‘CHILDHOOD’ — ULEI 2024”. Additional handwritten notes on the verso read “ANITA CRISTIANA MII”. Dimensions: Artwork: 120 × 100 cm | 47.2 × 39.4 in Provenance: Artist estate. Condition: The item is currently unframed and removed from its stretcher. It is being sold as a loose canvas. The canvas edges show signs of having been previously stretched, and there are some surface marks consistent with its handling and storage.Shipping: Aurora & Athena coordinates professional, insured shipping for every purchase through vetted logistics partners: packing, transport, insurance and the export paperwork are arranged on the buyer's behalf and charged at the provider's cost. Buyers are equally welcome to collect in Barcelona or to appoint a carrier of their own. Lots are released once the total purchase price has been received. For shipments outside the EU an export licence may be required and Spanish export duties may apply to certain higher-value works; these are the buyer's responsibility. No export tax applies within the EU. Full shipping and export information is available on request.Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is, in the condition described. The condition summary is given as a courtesy; a full condition report is available on request before the sale. Attributions and the five-year authenticity guarantee are governed by Section 4 (Returns and Refunds) of our Terms and Conditions. All enquiries must be made before bidding; no further information can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid you confirm that you have read and accept our Terms and Conditions in full, as set out in the terms of this sale.-- This expressive contemporary painting by Joana Palomar (dated 2024) features a central, surreal, and organic form that evokes both biological and human-like qualities. The palette is dominated by intense, saturated reds contrasted against a clean, white background, creating a high-contrast focal point that appears to “drip” or flow down the canvas. The work reflects a visceral exploration of form and theme, titled “Childhood,” which, when paired with the organic, shell-like or womb-like imagery, suggests a meditation on origin, growth, and the complexities of memory. The artist’s technique utilizes both thick, textured paint application and fluid, atmospheric washes to create a multi-dimensional effect.

Estimate:£842.04

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