
Mau Pavón immerses us in a visual and philosophical experience with this oil painting—an artwork that transcends mere representation to delve into the realms of spiritual contemplation and an expanded perception of reality. With meticulous technical execution and a symbolic language of great depth, the artist invites us to question our own existence and how we perceive the world.
The piece is constructed with an upward flow, guiding the viewer’s gaze from the bottom of the canvas—where geometric forms float among ethereal clouds—to the culminating focal point: an organic structure rising like a sanctuary of transformation. This vertical arrangement reinforces the concept of spiritual elevation, a journey from the tangible to the ethereal, from matter to consciousness.
The geometric solids at the lower portion of the composition represent the material world, reality structured in forms that seem to break apart and scatter. The choice of these volumes in vibrant colors—yellow, green, blue, red—suggests an alchemical symbolism, where each hue and shape refers to fundamental elements of existence. The presence of spheres hints at harmony and wholeness, while prisms evoke stability and direction. Yet their apparent suspension and dispersion imply that the certainties of reality can dissolve when one embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
The focal point of the work is an organic, almost fleshy structure that resembles a fragment of landscape uprooted from the earth, floating in a multidimensional sky. The combination of intense reds and vibrant greens in this form creates a tension between the vital and the carnal, the ephemeral and the enduring. At the top, a kind of inverted lotus—or perhaps a sacred fountain—opens like a portal to a higher level of consciousness.
Mau Pavón’s work emerges as a cartography of consciousness—a pictorial map of self-exploration and the elevation of being. Through geometric abstraction, organic iconography, and a palette of striking contrasts, the artist proposes an inner journey: a Buddhism without dogma where the essence of existence is understood by viewing it from new perspectives.
This piece is not merely observed; it is experienced. It places us in a state of questioning, prompting reflection on the meaning of our own reality. In its apparent simplicity, it contains a conceptual complexity that makes it profoundly philosophical and visually captivating.
Undoubtedly, it is a work that—like any meditation—leaves us with more questions than answers, but with the certainty that art can serve as a vehicle for the expansion of both mind and spirit.
Price: 5.150 CHF
