Le Luxe 1979

Julio Pomar created "Le Luxe" using collage, a medium born out of early 20th-century experimentation that embraced fragmentation. The title "Le Luxe," or "Luxury," invites a critical look at the socio-economic contexts of Pomar's time, and perhaps, even today. The collage combines recognizable forms with abstraction. Is the image suggesting the cost of luxury? How is it obtained, and for whom is it intended? Born in Lisbon, Pomar experienced the socio-political tensions in Portugal that informed his artistic perspective. His work often engages with themes of social commentary and human existence, pushing beyond traditional representation to explore more complex narratives. Through the lens of identity, we can consider how "Le Luxe" challenges conventional ideas of status. The emotional resonance lies in the recognition that luxury is not a universal experience, but one shaped by societal structures and individual circumstances.