Red Still life 1984

This is a painting of a red still life by Claudio Bravo, and what immediately hits you is the intensity of color. It's like being plunged into a world seen through red-tinted glasses, or maybe a dream. Bravo doesn't shy away from the physicality of paint. You can almost feel the textures – the smooth surfaces of the boxes, the rougher weave of the fabric. The fabric’s pattern is particularly interesting. The eye dances around the canvas, caught between the abstract and the representational. Looking at this painting, I'm reminded of Giorgio Morandi, who also found endless possibilities within the humble still life. But where Morandi's paintings are quiet and contemplative, Bravo's work is bold, passionate, and maybe even a little bit theatrical. It's a reminder that art is not about definitive statements, but about asking questions.