The spine

This work corresponds to the creative period known as “large bones”. The archaeological nature of this period reminds us of the artist’s previous interest in primitivism. It is a period of broad and varied output, in various formats, in which the works are treated as a series of ensembles. At times, as in this case, the different parts that make up the work are housed in a huge wrought iron structure, forming a type of imaginary skeleton. Martí Royo i Tàrraga (1949 - 1997) Trained at the Workshop and School of Art of Tarragona and at the Sant Jordi School of Fine Arts of Barcelona, he combined his sculpture studies working at the workshop of the sculptor Joan Rebull. He was an artist who experimented continually, seeking new techniques and new material possibilities. He was particularly interested in working with textures and rough surfaces with a certain primitive quality. Concerned with simple things, he sought the most essential in this work, both formally and conceptually. One of his aims was to create works in order to integrate them in their surroundings. This was one of his aims, to create sculptures that could be placed in the open air. One of his most important works was the dragon-like figure that is located at the Vespella de Gaià open air museum. Text by Assumpta Rosés