The Son of Carpenter Contemplation

The Son of Carpenter Contemplation, 2009, Retablo, 140 x 90 x 6 cm.

In current painting – retablo, such as “The Son of Carpenter Contemplation”, I refer to a familiar art – historical and biblical motifs, taken in this case from the iconography passion of the cross and the resurrection of Christ. In composition and technique this work is reminiscent of Italian early gothic with influences of the spiritual life of St. Francis of Assisi, the work draws its form from the 12th century San Damiano crucifix, the icon before which St. Francis experience conversion. This work also have influeces of Russian icon tradition, and the mysticism of Catalan romanesque legacy.