Serie Micra 2016

Requena Nozal created "Serie Micra," a 50 by 50 cm painting of intertwined red lines over a black surface. Born in Spain, Nozal’s works often capture abstract representations of contemporary existence, and the emotional dimensions of day-to-day experiences. Nozal’s art engages with post-war abstraction, which emphasized the materiality of paint and the artist's gestures as a means of conveying internal states or emotional experiences. Consider how the interplay between the stark black background and the vibrant, almost pulsating red lines evokes a sense of tension. It’s hard to ignore the chaotic, entangled networks suggesting an almost overwhelming complexity and perhaps reflects the anxieties of modern life. In "Serie Micra," Nozal invites us to reflect on the intense and sometimes overwhelming nature of lived experience. It serves as a visual metaphor for the intricate, often unseen connections that shape our understanding of ourselves.