Sin título, Circa 1980

Miguel Ibarz Roca  

A striking lithograph from 1980 captures a coastal scene with geometric precision. The composition is anchored by a bold lighthouse. Its black and white stripes pierce a muted, olive-grey sky. The structure stands as a sentinel over a fragmented village. Sharp angles and interlocking planes define the architecture. This figurative approach transforms the landscape into a rhythmic puzzle of form and color.
Vivid hues erupt across the foreground. Deep purples, electric greens, and bright yellows clash with scholarly restraint. These saturated tones evoke the intensity of Mediterranean light reflecting off the shore. The artist employs a sophisticated layering technique. Each stroke creates a sense of depth through overlapping shadows and light.
The artwork balances atmospheric stillness with visual energy. The horizon line remains low, granting prominence to the architectural silhouettes. This tension between the static sky and the prismatic earth creates a modern interpretation of a traditional seascape. Every element converges to highlight the structural essence of the coast. The piece concludes with subtle textural details in the water, where blue and green streaks mimic the natural flow of the tide.