Calligraphic Pulse – Original Mixed Media by Adolf Genovart (1953)

"Calligraphic Pulse" is an exceptional mixed media composition by Adolf Genovart (Barcelona, 1953), a leading exponent of Pintura-pintura or New Abstraction, and a foundational figure in the Trama Group. Executed on paper, this work exemplifies Genovart’s reductionist approach to painting — purged of narrative and excess — in pursuit of a pure visual language.

Characteristic of his mature period, the work features a limited palette dominated by primary colors, coupled with gestural calligraphic lines and deliberate spatial rhythm. The black background offers a dynamic contrast to the chromatic flashes that animate the composition with tension and energy.

From 1977 to 1980, Genovart participated in several editions of the Joan Miró International Drawing Award, reinforcing his place within the lineage of post-Franco Spanish abstraction. This piece is housed in its original black frame and retains a strong wall presence, suitable for both private collections and institutional acquisition.

Subject

• Visual abstraction
• Calligraphic gesture
• Color and movement
• Pictorial reduction
• Non-objective expression

Movement Associated with the Painting

• Pintura-pintura (New Painting)
• New Abstraction (Nueva Abstracción)
• Closely associated with the Trama Group

Signature

The artwork is signed “Genovart” in the upper right corner, in the artist's distinctive fluid script, authenticating the piece as an original work by Adolf Genovart.

Artist Biography

Adolf Genovart (Barcelona, 1953) is a Spanish painter known for his deep engagement with abstraction and his pivotal role in the Trama Group, a collective that advocated for a return to painting's essential elements during Spain’s transition to democracy. His work is marked by a methodical reduction of pictorial language, focusing on line, gesture, and primary color without gradation. Genovart’s participation in multiple editions of the Joan Miró International Drawing Award from 1977 to 1980 underscores his relevance in the Spanish postmodern art landscape.

Frame Condition

• Frame: Black wood or composite frame with a beveled mount.
• Condition: Good overall vintage condition. Minor surface wear consistent with age. No damage to glass or structural integrity. The matting is clean and complements the composition.