For David Fernández 1964

Joan Miró gifted this abstract painting to David Fernández with graphic shapes and a dream-like quality. Can't you just imagine Miró at his easel, feeling like he's entering another dimension? I picture him, brush in hand, conjuring up this playful world against a calming blue backdrop. It reminds me of the Surrealists' interest in automatic drawing and the unconscious. Look how simple lines meet bold color blocks, it’s like visual poetry! That single curving line connecting the shapes is everything, right? I love the way it dances across the canvas, holding everything together, giving the whole thing a sense of movement. You can see that this work shares some spirit with others from his era but that singular line is all Miró. It’s like he’s sending a secret message, just for David, and for us, if we care to look close enough.