Béla BIRKAS (1929-1973).
Untitled.
Oil on canvas.
Height 100 cm - Width : 73 cm

Provenance: Artist's studio
Note: The colorful circles and fluid forms used by Béla Birkàs in his paintings are reminiscent of the playful, dreamlike elements often found in the works of Roberto Matta (1911-2002) and Joan Miro (1893-1983).
Indeed, these three artists, though distinct in their individual styles and backgrounds, share a common fascination for exploring the depths of the unconscious and the imaginary through artistic creation. They draw inspiration from the organic forms of the natural world, transforming them into unique and sometimes bizarre visual elements. The biomorphic forms present in Béla Birkàs' paintings evoke Matta's fantastical creatures and dreamlike landscapes, and Miró's enigmatic pictograms.
Matta's use of futuristic architectural structures is echoed in the geometric compositions and structured lines present in some of our artist's works. The exploration of the cosmos, a recurring theme in Matta's work, is echoed in Béla Birkàs' use of circular forms, evoking the idea of an infinite, mysterious universe.
The spontaneity and playfulness of Miró's work is echoed in Béla Birkàs' intuitive, expressive approach. Miró's use of symbols and icons is comparable to our artist's creation of a unique visual language in his compositions.
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Lot no. 46

Béla BIRKAS (1929-1973). Untitled. Oil on canvas. Height 100 cm - Width : 73 cm Provenance: Artist's studio Note: The colorful circles and fluid forms used by Béla Birkàs in his paintings are reminiscent of the playful, dreamlike elements often found in the works of Roberto Matta (1911-2002) and Joan Miro (1893-1983). Indeed, these three artists, though distinct in their individual styles and backgrounds, share a common fascination for exploring the depths of the unconscious and the imaginary through artistic creation. They draw inspiration from the organic forms of the natural world, transforming them into unique and sometimes bizarre visual elements. The biomorphic forms present in Béla Birkàs' paintings evoke Matta's fantastical creatures and dreamlike landscapes, and Miró's enigmatic pictograms. Matta's use of futuristic architectural structures is echoed in the geometric compositions and structured lines present in some of our artist's works. The exploration of the cosmos, a recurring theme in Matta's work, is echoed in Béla Birkàs' use of circular forms, evoking the idea of an infinite, mysterious universe. The spontaneity and playfulness of Miró's work is echoed in Béla Birkàs' intuitive, expressive approach. Miró's use of symbols and icons is comparable to our artist's creation of a unique visual language in his compositions.

Estimate
€150 - €200
Result
€200
Buyer's premium
27%
Béla BIRKAS (1929-1973). Untitled. Oil on canvas. Height 100 cm - Width : 73 cm Provenance: Artist's studio Note: The colorful circles and fluid forms used by Béla Birkàs in his paintings are reminiscent of the playful, dreamlike elements often found in the works of Roberto Matta (1911-2002) and Joan Miro (1893-1983). Indeed, these three artists, though distinct in their individual styles and backgrounds, share a common fascination for exploring the depths of the unconscious and the imaginary through artistic creation. They draw inspiration from the organic forms of the natural world, transforming them into unique and sometimes bizarre visual elements. The biomorphic forms present in Béla Birkàs' paintings evoke Matta's fantastical creatures and dreamlike landscapes, and Miró's enigmatic pictograms. Matta's use of futuristic architectural structures is echoed in the geometric compositions and structured lines present in some of our artist's works. The exploration of the cosmos, a recurring theme in Matta's work, is echoed in Béla Birkàs' use of circular forms, evoking the idea of an infinite, mysterious universe. The spontaneity and playfulness of Miró's work is echoed in Béla Birkàs' intuitive, expressive approach. Miró's use of symbols and icons is comparable to our artist's creation of a unique visual language in his compositions.
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