Subasta Bidspirit | Joana Palomar

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. Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not provide in-house shipping. The successful buyer arranges shipping directly with a company of their choice. For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details. -- 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.