Figures and Hare – Abstract Figuration by Jordi Samsó

Description
Jordi Samsó’s 1988 composition captures a haunting convergence of human and animal forms in a dreamlike, expressionistic space. Rendered in gestural, fluid strokes and a moody palette of slate grey, smoky blues, and rust-toned accents, the scene evokes a sense of tension and movement. Two abstracted female figures emerge from the shadows, their postures charged with both vulnerability and strength, as a vividly textured hare approaches from the right—its presence both mystical and symbolic. Samsó’s expressive brushwork and bold contour lines create a charged, visceral surface, while translucent overlays of color lend emotional depth and ambiguity. The composition reflects the artist’s signature blend of figuration and abstraction, rooted in postwar Catalan modernism. A rare and powerful piece from his mature period, it invites reflection on the boundaries between the human and the animal, the sensual and the surreal. A striking focal point in any thoughtfully curated space.

Artist
Jordi Samsó (1929–2008) was known for his dynamic, expressionistic compositions blending figuration and abstraction.

Artist Details
Born in Barcelona, Jordi Samsó studied at the Escola Llotja and the Baixas Academy. A founding member of the avant-garde “6+1” group, he exhibited widely in Spain and internationally from the 1950s onward. His mature style fused abstract figuration with mythic and erotic symbolism, often employing gestural brushwork and surreal juxtapositions.

Movements
Abstract Figuration

Artist Influenced by
Influenced by the Catalan postwar avant-garde and the gestural surrealism of artists like Wifredo Lam and Arshile Gorky.