{"product_id":"la-source-de-calm-roberto-matta","title":"La Source de Calm - Roberto Matta","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist composition by Roberto Matta featuring anthropomorphic figures within an atmospheric, dream-like space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberto Matta, a central figure in the development of twentieth-century Surrealism, created works that often explore the intersection of human consciousness and cosmic space. In La Source de Calm, the viewer encounters a composition populated by anthropomorphic, alien-like figures that seem to float within a nebulous, atmospheric environment. The artist employs a distinctive visual vocabulary, where fluid, organic shapes interact with sharp, geometric elements to suggest a reality beyond the physical world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background is dominated by deep, saturated blues, which provide a sense of depth and mystery. Against this field, the figures are rendered in contrasting tones of lime green, pale grey, and bright yellow. Matta uses line work to define these entities, giving them a sense of movement and instability. The composition avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flattened, dream-like arrangement that forces the viewer to engage with the work as a psychological space rather than a depiction of a physical scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatta often referred to his paintings as 'inmorphologies', a term he used to describe the internal structures of the mind. This work reflects his interest in the subconscious, where figures are not static objects but rather manifestations of psychic energy. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with the textured application of paint, creates a sense of flux. By removing the figures from a recognisable context, Matta invites the viewer to project their own interpretations onto the scene. The work remains a clear example of his ability to translate complex, abstract concepts into a visual format that feels both alien and strangely familiar. His approach to colour and form continues to influence contemporary discussions regarding the representation of the non-material world in fine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/a-mi-voix-dorothea-tanning\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Mi-Voix - Dorothea Tanning — Dorothea Tanning\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/a-maiden-a-widow-and-a-wife-max-ernst\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Maiden, a Widow and a Wife - Max Ernst — Max Ernst\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roberto Matta","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112646541647,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112669249871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59112669282639,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/La-Source-de-Calm_Poster_CompositorV1_1791953423408.jpg?v=1791953456","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/la-source-de-calm-roberto-matta","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}