{"product_id":"lit-i-llit-bed-and-bed-antoni-tapies","title":"Lit i llit (Bed and Bed) - Antoni Tàpies","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1970 mixed media work by Antoni Tàpies, featuring a stark, sculptural representation of a bed on a raw wooden surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntoni Tàpies, a Catalan artist associated with the Informalism movement, produced this work in 1970. The piece, titled Lit i llit, translates from Catalan as Bed and Bed. It exemplifies the artist's interest in the materiality of objects and the physical presence of the canvas. Tàpies often incorporated non-traditional materials into his work, moving away from conventional painting techniques to explore the tactile qualities of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a stark, simplified representation of a bed frame rendered in bold black lines against a raw wooden surface. A three-dimensional, sculptural element occupies the centre of the frame, suggesting a human form or a discarded garment resting upon the bed. This addition of physical mass creates a tension between the flat, graphic lines of the frame and the textured, organic shape of the central object. The white markings, including the cross and the letters, appear as graffiti-like gestures, adding a layer of cryptic symbolism often found in Tàpies' oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work frequently addresses themes of mortality, the body, and the mundane reality of everyday objects. By elevating a simple bed to the status of a subject, Tàpies invites the viewer to consider the history and the human traces left behind by such objects. The use of wood as a support provides a neutral, earthy background that allows the black, white, and ochre tones to dominate the visual field. This piece remains a representative example of his mid-career focus on matter painting, where the physical substance of the work is as important as the image itself. The raw, unrefined aesthetic reflects the artist's desire to strip away artifice and engage directly with the fundamental nature of his materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/white-cretto-alberto-burri\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWhite Cretto by Alberto Burri\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/morfeo-i-richard-bouwman\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMorfeo I by Richard Bouwman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/antoni-tapies\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAntoni Tàpies prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antoni Tàpies","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147162026319,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147166253391,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147166286159,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147166318927,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147166351695,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147166384463,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147166417231,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147166449999,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147166482767,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147166515535,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147166548303,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lit-i-llit-Bed-and-Bed-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792125456111.jpg?v=1792294642","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/lit-i-llit-bed-and-bed-antoni-tapies","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}