Quim Bové
"Universal Gravitation"
2023

About the Item

Quim Bové is a Catalan artist known for his symbolic, abstract paintings executed through his dynamic brush strokes that are reflected across his collections. Much of Quim’s early influence came from compatriot painters like Dali, Miro, Picasso and Tapies; however, the interest in the abstraction led him to connect with American Abstract expressionist movement as well. Quim took a stance against what he believed to be a rigid academic system of the arts and began his self-taught training as a painter in 1978. Quim thought his inspiration and creativity could not be corrupted by others criterion or academic rules; he kept this mentality after his earlier academic experience. Despite his position towards academia, he had a rigorous self-teaching method derived from Master Painter’s manifestos and techniques. The pivotal point in his career that changed the philosophy of his art work and his technique happened when he moved to a place of great mystical power and energy, the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, USA. This important event brought about the beginning of his inspiration behind the relationship of beings, the energies that surround them, and the connection to the metaphysical forces of the universe, thus constituting his symbolic abstract signature style. His restlessness for experimenting with different techniques has evolved and culminated into his unique and distinctive style which he describes as his own calligraphy. This is represented throughout his most recent series: “Architecture of the Universe.” He developed and refined a sophisticated layering technique that creates depth, transcending the two-dimensional form of the painting. This results in a powerful and complex surface in which the reflection of the spectator becomes part of the art piece creating a visual dialogue. Quim Bové has participated in over thirty solo exhibitions and numerous group exhibitions. He has exhibited his works in multiple international gallery venues and is collected in private and public collections including but not limited: Los Angeles, Dubai, Beirut, Chicago, Miami, Boston, San Francisco, Phoenix, Seattle, Atlanta, Scottsdale, Denver, Santa Fe, Kansas City, Toronto, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Vitoria, Tarragona, Lleida, Nice, Dallas, New York, Spain, France, Japan, UK, Italy, Germany, U.K., U.S.A., Mexico, Canada, U.A.E., China, Principality of Monaco, Andorra, and Liechtenstein. Quim Bové now resides in Los Angeles, where he has his studio in downtown.

Creator:
Quim Bové
Creation Year:
2023
Dimensions:
Height: 79.5 in (201.93 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Resin,Acrylic,Wood Panel,Pigment
Movement & Style:
Abstract
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Scottsdale, AZ
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU184213301622
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