Raul de la Torre's artistic journey is characterized by his adventurous spirit, exploring diverse materials, textures, and techniques in each of his paintings, which serve as a source of continuous discovery and a significant aspect of his creative process. In his Fils I Colors series, he skillfully incorporates a third dimension by experimenting with various materials. Born in Barcelona in 1964, Raul de la Torre is an alumnus of the Massana Art School, where he honed his artistic skills.
Initially,
he removed paint from his artistic process by slicing his works and combining
canvas and paper with other selected materials. Gradually the slicing gained
more importance and became a reflection of his increased desire to add more
dimension. Embroidery provides another layer as it creates thick shadows with
organic shapes. De la Torre makes horizontal cuts on the canvas or paper and
covers these open areas using color-matching cotton thread.
The
interaction between the artist, gravity, and the paint is important for the
final result. The technique permits the paint to be a major architect of the
final result, giving it a life of its own. It results in infinite and timeless
color combinations. The different layers of color each represent a state of
mind, time, places, and people.
