Kal IX Tirib

This piece brings together some of the most iconic elements of Tomás Barceló’s aesthetic universe: the central figure of Kal IX, the ornamental use of geometry, and a backdrop filled with organic forms and decorative patterns.

The composition evokes a futuristic altarpiece or icon, where the symbolic and the technological coexist effortlessly. The solemn, serene face is framed by a structure that seems to hold both power and mystery. A secondary figure below adds a narrative layer, as if acting as a guardian or a reflection of the central character.

Sculpture carved in plaster, based on a cast from a fine grog refractory clay model, and reproduced in resin. Painted with shellac, chalk paint, acrylics, and varnish.

31 x 10 x 41 cm | 12 x 4 x 16 in