{"title":"Sixte Blasco ┃ Expressionist painting and contemporary abstraction","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eSixte Blasco i Brugueras (Barcelona, 1926 – 1996) was a Catalan painter and draughtsman with an extensive international career, associated with 20th-century figurative painting, expressionism, and abstraction. His work is characterized by strong emotional intensity, the expressive use of color, and a constant exploration between figuration and abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-961\u003eTrained in the post-war Spanish art scene, he held his first exhibition in 1946 in Zaragoza and subsequently developed an international career with shows in cities such as Barcelona, Geneva, Milan, New York, Düsseldorf, and Tunis, establishing himself as an artist of European renown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eHis pictorial language evolved towards a synthesis between expressionist gesture and abstract construction, using painterly matter as a vehicle for visual and emotional tension. This duality between the figurative and the abstract defines much of his artistic output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eAt Gaudifond, you can \u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003ebuy original works by Sixte Blasco\u003c\/strong\u003e, unique pieces of contemporary painting for collectors of modern and expressionist art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sixte-blasco-cel-de-calella","title":"Sixte Blasco - Cel de Calella","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower right corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 40 x 60 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eCel de Calella\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSixte Blasco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a contemporary abstract work inspired by the atmosphere and light of the Mediterranean landscape. Through broad chromatic patches, material overlays, and fluid gestures, the artist constructs a composition of great visual depth where contrasts between earth tones, luminous whites, and dark blues predominate. The painting conveys a sense of open horizon and contemplation, evoking the changing energy of the sky and the sea through an abstract and expressive language. This piece stands out for its aesthetic force, compositional balance, and ability to transform space, making it an ideal work for collectors of contemporary abstract painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/sixte-blasco\" title=\"Obras Sixte Blasco\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee more works by Sixte Blasco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40530513821881,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/sixte-blasco-cel-de-calella-7938607.jpg?v=1776349593"},{"product_id":"sixte-blasco-pedraforca","title":"Sixte Blasco - Pedraforca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower right corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 85 x 55 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"53\"\u003ePedraforca\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSixte Blasco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e transforms the iconic Catalan landscape into an abstract composition of great atmospheric sensibility. The fluid brushstrokes and transparencies in blue, white, and earthy tones evoke the mineral strength and shifting fog of the mountain, creating a work where nature is perceived more as emotion than as a literal representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material texture and gestural movement add depth and dynamism, positioning this piece within an elegant and contemplative lyrical abstraction, ideal for collectors and spaces seeking contemporary art with a Mediterranean identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obras Sixte Blasco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/sixte-blasco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more works by Sixte Blasco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40530519523513,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/sixte-blasco-pedraforca-1351595.jpg?v=1776349647"},{"product_id":"sixte-blasco-retrat-ii","title":"Sixte Blasco - Portrait II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower right corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 80 x 60 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eRetrat II\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSixte Blasco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e explores identity and human presence through suggested and deeply expressive figuration. The composition, built between transparencies, dark contrasts, and a vibrant range of turquoises, creates an intimate space where the figure seems to emerge between memory and matter. The balance between gesture, texture, and structure gives the work a contemporary tension that dialogues with abstraction and psychological portraiture, making it a piece of great visual strength and emotional sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obras Sixte Blasco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/sixte-blasco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more works by Sixte Blasco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40530533122233,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/sixte-blasco-retrat-ii-5472303.jpg?v=1776350247"},{"product_id":"sixte-blasco-portico","title":"Sixte Blasco - Portico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower right corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 80 x 60 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"50\"\u003ePórtico\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSixte Blasco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e constructs a powerful gestural composition where circular strokes and material intensity evoke a symbolic threshold between space, emotion, and memory. The work is articulated through contrasts in black, white, and ochre, generating a visual tension that refers to both architecture and the energy of inner movement. The broad and spontaneous brushstrokes reinforce the expressionist character of the piece, placing Blasco within a contemporary abstraction of strong poetic charge and great aesthetic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obras Sixte Blasco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/sixte-blasco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee more works by Sixte Blasco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40530542002361,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/sixte-blasco-portico-6422580.jpg?v=1776350119"},{"product_id":"sixte-blasco-lampara","title":"Sixte Blasco - Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower right corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 80 x 60 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSixte Blasco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e transforms an everyday object into a powerful abstract composition in \u003cem data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eLámpara\u003c\/em\u003e (Lamp), where the material intensity and the contrast between deep blacks, gestural whites, and chromatic glimmers generate an atmosphere of mystery and visual tension. The work suggests the luminous presence as a symbol of introspection and inner energy, while expressive brushstrokes and superimposed transparencies provide dynamism and depth. With a contemporary and emotional aesthetic, Blasco turns light into a pictorial language and the central axis of the visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obras Sixte Blasco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/sixte-blasco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more works by Sixte Blasco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40530558255289,"sku":"","price":850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/sixte-blasco-lampara-3383333.jpg?v=1776349524"},{"product_id":"sixte-blasco-paisatge","title":"Sixte Blasco - Landscape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower left corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 61 x 80 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSixte Blasco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e presents in \u003cem data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"85\"\u003ePaisatge\u003c\/em\u003e an abstract composition of great chromatic sensibility, where fluid layers of blue, pink, green, and red construct an emotional horizon between memory and contemplation. The free and gestural brushstroke suggests a landscape in transformation, evoking marine atmospheres and inner territories that invite an intimate and sensory reading. The work stands out for its balance between movement and serenity, consolidating the artist's characteristic expressive language and his ability to transform color into a poetic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obras Sixte Blasco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/sixte-blasco\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee more works by Sixte Blasco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40530566021305,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/sixte-blasco-paisatge-9712190.jpg?v=1776349707"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/en\/collections\/sixte-blasco-pintura-expresionista-contemporanea.oembed","provider":"Gaudifond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}