Idamor Fernandez, Figurative Abstraction, 1997, Oil on Panel

Large oil on panel, Figurative abstraction in warm vivid colors with rough texture, Signed Idamor 97 presented on white patinated wooden frame
The artwork portrays the silhouette of a seated figure with the body composed of smooth shapes and bold colors, primarily blue, yellow, red, and black. The use of simplified forms and large color blocks gives the piece a modern, geometric quality. The figure's posture, slightly turned and relaxed, suggests a contemplative or introspective mood.
Abstraction in Spain in the 1990s was characterized by a resurgence of interest in non-representational forms, with many Spanish artists pushing the boundaries of geometric abstraction, color theory, and material experimentation. The decade saw a diverse range of approaches to abstract art, influenced by earlier 20th-century movements while integrating contemporary concerns such as minimalism, conceptualism, and the exploration of space and time.
Influenced by global minimalism, many Spanish artists in this period embraced simplicity, stripping down form and color to its bare essentials. This led to a focus on the purity of shapes and the relationship between objects and space, often creating contemplative, meditative works.
The exploration of color as a primary element of abstraction remained a vital practice in Spain during the 1990s. Artists in this category were concerned with the emotional, psychological, and sensory effects of color, creating vast expanses of chromatic intensity.