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// The Book of Landscapes II by Juan Uslé is a mixed media drawing that blends textural elements and abstract forms. Created in 1987, this piece features a muted earthy palette, with rich browns and subtle green and blue streaks that suggest natural landscapes or geological layers. Uslé’s use of organic shapes and handwritten annotations hints at a personal or exploratory process, as if mapping out a landscape from memory or imagination. The work is both methodical and expressive, inviting viewers to interpret the underlying narrative or spatial relationships depicted within.

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 II, 1987

Name: The Book of Landscapes II, 1987
SKU: 9821

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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.

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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.

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The Book of Landscapes II, 1987

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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.

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What is contemporary art?

Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.

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Juan Usle

The Book of Landscapes II, 1987

43.2 x 28 cm

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