Usle, Juan | The Book of Landscapes I, 1987 — available on Composition Gallery

View in a Room

// The Book of Landscapes I by Juan Uslé, created in 1987, is a mixed media work combining drawing and watercolor, measuring 43.2 x 28 cm. The piece showcases a worn, parchment-like paper with handwritten notations and a dark, inky form at its center. The delicate, almost fragile quality of the material, paired with the abstract and gestural nature of the ink mark, evokes a sense of nostalgia and introspection. Uslé's work often explores themes of memory and time, and this piece reflects those interests by merging textual elements with expressive, painterly forms, inviting the viewer into a contemplative space.

Juan Uslé (Spain, 1954) is a contemporary painter known for his abstract works that blend rhythmic patterns with vibrant colors. His series 'Soñé que revelabas' reflects his nocturnal painting sessions, capturing the pulse of his heartbeat. Uslé divides his time between New York and Saro, Cantabria, infusing his art with diverse cultural influences.

Juan Usle

The Book of Landscapes I, 1987

Name: The Book of Landscapes I, 1987
SKU: 9814

Form

Drawing / Watercolor

Drawing / WatercolorDrawing and watercolor are two traditional art techniques which stand alone as media, but are often used in conjunction with each other. Drawing can create the basic outlines for watercolor painting. Drawing over dried watercolor or using watercolor pencils are combined media techniques.

Medium

Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

Edition

Unique work

Authenticity Guaranteed
Insured Shipping
Online Since 2005

●Inventory 9814

●Signed

●Comes with gallery invoice and certificate

●Sell Us a Similar Artwork. Learn more.

Juan Usle

The Book of Landscapes II, 1987

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

Inquire For Price

Juan Usle

The Book of Landscapes I, 1987

Drawing / Watercolor

Mixed Media

Inquire For Price

Juan Usle

Umbral -Dusseldörf, 2001

Photography

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Los sueños p(...), 2002

Limited Edition Print

Sold

Ombra y Oscu(...), 2002

Limited Edition Print

Sold

I think that I begin these paintings looking for silence.
- Juan Usle

Juan Usle is a contemporary artist recognized for his theme of contrast throughout his abstract paintings. Born in Northern Spain, but living in New York City throughout the majority of his career, Usle had always felt a sense of displacement – a theme that is heavily apparent in his work; he once stated: “I’ve always felt something strange, displaced, in the various places I’ve lived...we are not of a specific place, rather we belong to all of them.” His juxtaposed use of randomness and structure and organic and geometric forms highlight the fluidity and ability to change and adapt that marks both his personal life and his career. His paintings are constructed with translucent layers of saturated, rich colour and his technique is such that the physicality of the paint can appear to disintegrate into an ethereal surface under the illusion of light – Hope is just one of his works of this kind.

Artwork by Ellsworth Kelly

What is Hard Edge Art?

Hard Edge art is a style of abstract painting that became popular in the 1960s. It features areas of color separated by crisp, sharp edges that are painted with geometric precision. The term hard-edge painting was coined by art critic Jules Langsner to describe this approach, which contrasts with the softer, more fluid forms of other abstract styles.

Explore »

Juan Usle

The Book of Landscapes I, 1987

43.2 x 28 cm

Language & Currency

Juan Usle