All the scientific studies when probe deep enough would discover its philosophies. And all philosophies are trying to seek the truth of love, beauty and reality. Artists untiringly exploring the inner world and present it to the viewers. Artists touch people’s soul and provoke thought through interaction and resonance.
Antoni Tapies was a fighter who never stopped trying. He read a lot and got knowledge through it. Even when he was old, people could still felt the youthful vigor when talked about his works. Tapies was born in the place where Western philosophy was the major influence; but he was much attractive to the oriental philosophies. Through his works, we can feel the poetic and sense of rhythm which are rare in western painting.
Print plays a very important role in Tapies’s works. In different phases of his art career, he never stopped printmaking, which recorded the exploration and changes of his inner world. From his print, we can feel the oriental poetic and aesthetic, which can only be accomplished through profound understanding of Eastern philosophy. These works show his obsession of Eastern philosophy and the reflection of society and humanity. |