Ña Diáfana 1923

Xul Solar's "Ña Diáfana," a painting that feels both ancient and futuristic, probably came into being through layers, like a slow reveal. I imagine Xul Solar, in his studio, maybe listening to tango, building up these translucent geometric forms. It feels like he's trying to capture not just what's visible, but the unseen energies around us. Like, what does it feel like to be in a body, in space? What does it feel like to see? The color palette is really warm, with earthy browns and ochres. Then there's this electric blue in her glasses—a jolt of modernity. I love the way the lines create a sense of depth and movement. It’s like a diagram of a soul, where the external and internal worlds are connected. Solar's paintings always strike me as invitations, you know? He had an interest in occultism, and that comes through in his work. They’re not just about looking; they’re about feeling, about sensing the invisible. The history of painting is like one big conversation, and Solar definitely has something interesting to say.