{"title":"Carlos Mensa ┃ Surrealist Work","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eThe work of Barcelona painter \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarlos Mensa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e holds a unique place in contemporary Spanish art due to its fusion of technical hyperrealism and unsettling, symbolic, and provocative surrealism. Influenced by the metaphysical painting of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGiorgio de Chirico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and the dreamlike imagery of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMax Ernst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Mensa creates compositions where the everyday is transformed into scenes charged with psychological tension and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eHis painting is characterized by extremely precise and meticulous brushwork, capable of constructing detailed and austere images at the same time. This contrast between technical perfection and an unsettling atmosphere generates works of great visual impact, where silence, irony, and symbolism become the protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eHis work is part of important collections and institutions such as the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMuseo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMACBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, reinforcing his relevance within the contemporary art scene. Discover and acquire original works by Carlos Mensa, a solid choice for collectors of surrealist, hyperrealist painting, and Spanish contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carlos-mensa-desnudo","title":"Carlos Mensa - Nude","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePastel drawing on paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-signed in the upper right corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 30 x 20 cm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pastel drawing \u003cem\u003e\"Nude\"\u003c\/em\u003e by Carlos Mensa reveals the artist's most intimate and technical side, where the human body becomes a study of light, volume, and emotional tension. Through precise and delicate strokes, Mensa constructs a figure of great silent presence, combining realism with an introspective atmosphere characteristic of his surrealist language. The chromatic subtlety of the pastel adds warmth and depth, making this work an ideal piece for collectors of contemporary drawing and works on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/carlos-mensa\" title=\"Obra Carlos Mensa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee more works by Carlos Mensa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455442497721,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/carlos-mensa-desnudo-9102594.jpg?v=1776349639"},{"product_id":"carlos-mensa-tres-figuras","title":"Carlos Mensa - Three Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on canvas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-signed. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 148 x 113 cm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eIn \"Three Figures,\" Carlos Mensa constructs an unsettling and deeply symbolic scene where the theatrical and the psychological intertwine. The composition, inscribed in an oval format that acts as an enclosed stage, presents three ambiguous presences: fragmented identities that seem to oscillate between the human, the dreamlike, and the ritualistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eThe contrast between dark areas and intense chromatic fields reinforces a dramatic tension that captivates the gaze. Elements such as the crowned child's face, the red-haired figure, or the veiled presence add layers of interpretation that refer to memory, identity, and transformation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eIt is a work with a strong conceptual charge and singular aesthetic, ideal for collectors seeking pieces with character, mystery, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obra Carlos Mensa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/carlos-mensa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee more works by Carlos Mensa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455444299961,"sku":"","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/carlos-mensa-tres-figuras-5119954.jpg?v=1779014593"},{"product_id":"carlos-mensa-nina-saltando-la-cuerda","title":"Carlos Mensa - Three Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOil on canvas.\u003cbr\u003e 113x148 cm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Work by Carlos Mensa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/carlos-mensa\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/carlos-mensa\"\u003eSee more works by Carlos Mensa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59577359991118,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/files\/carlos-mensa-nina-saltando-la-cuerda-5818277.jpg?v=1779013993"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/en\/collections\/carlos-mensa-biografia.oembed","provider":"Gaudifond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}