Rombo 1960

José Pedro Costigliolo made Rombo with paint, and what you notice is how it's not about swooshing gestures, but carefully placed hard-edged geometric shapes. I can imagine Costigliolo thinking, "How can I use simple shapes and primary colors to create a dynamic composition?" He’s not trying to trick us into seeing something, but using the basic building blocks to create a sense of harmony. There's something about this work that feels both playful and rigorous. The shapes are like notes in a musical composition. The black background isn't just space, but something solid that the colors sit on. It reminds me a bit of Mondrian, but with a warmer, more human touch. You get the feeling that he is experimenting with how colors and forms interact, pushing the limits of what simple shapes can do.