Francesc Vidal Codina
The will to paint
THE WILL TO PAINT
Teresa Vall Palou expresses herself by painting. She took the firm decision to dedicate herself to painting. To make colour, texture and shapes the basis of her communication with the world, and her main reason for her public activities.
This has been and is a very brave attitude, and at the same time very honest with herself. Surrounded by values such as those in the world today, that often considers the art world as a superfluous, to take the long and compromising road that a creative occupation supposes, especially now, a great challenge, however…
It is this same valour and intensity that can be seen in her work: paintings rich in texture, bright colour, detailed and full of expression.
The abstracts that Vall Palou creates could be identified with different artistic movements and with important references to the contemporary plastic art and forms of expressionism. But before establishing the diverse comparisons or relations possible, we have to remember that her paintings are a result of her personal work, work of concrete periods and ideas in the artists life.
They are not fruit of chance or any aligning game. They are not one of many combinations possible. While everyone interprets them in a different way, her work, each painting is a reflex action of her creative will, of the author’s intention and the manifestation of her sensitivity.
There is, therefore, a personal pursuit, in addition to the study and work with the different materials. One can also see the careful preparation, and very accurate treatment of the textures to create the reflections and the quality of the colour.
We have mentioned that Vall Palou’s will and dedication to the pictorial art is a great challenge. But we have also seen that it is the result of a personal pursuit and pledge.
It is not only an occasional posture, outburst, a passing rebel phase, but an intimate rebellion. If a challenge, it comes from the artist herself, it is the great challenge of all creators, to sincerely express themselves in the art they offer.
Each exhibition, from the first public show in 1995, has been carefully planned and thought out and presented as a ripened fruit. Each new exhibition is a presentation of her sincerity, and is challenge to her firm creative spirit.
Our approach to her work, has to therefore be sincere. I am convinced that the attentive observer will discover emotions in Vall Palou’s paintings, and find her rich polychromes and careful compositions full of meaning.
For those of us who have some sort of responsibility in the world of culture, what most pleases is work that is not pretentious or superficial. The speed and variety of the contemporary art needs a counterpoint of expression, produced by the intensity of the challenge and the maturity of constant dedication.
If at least this creation is honest with its times, it will participate in today’s values and advantages without sacrificing the good craftsmanship, which always satisfies.
The new proposal by Vall Palou at Petrixol street is a result of (for those familiar with her career) the confirmation of certain qualities and a great dedication. For all the new admirers of her work, it will surely be, a stimulating and captivating exhibition.
Francesc Vidal Codina
Culture department – Territorial coordinator in Lleida
Exhibit catalog
Teresa Vall Palou expresses herself by painting. She took the firm decision to dedicate herself to painting. To make colour, texture and shapes the basis of her communication with the world, and her main reason for her public activities.
This has been and is a very brave attitude, and at the same time very honest with herself. Surrounded by values such as those in the world today, that often considers the art world as a superfluous, to take the long and compromising road that a creative occupation supposes, especially now, a great challenge, however…
It is this same valour and intensity that can be seen in her work: paintings rich in texture, bright colour, detailed and full of expression.
The abstracts that Vall Palou creates could be identified with different artistic movements and with important references to the contemporary plastic art and forms of expressionism. But before establishing the diverse comparisons or relations possible, we have to remember that her paintings are a result of her personal work, work of concrete periods and ideas in the artists life.
They are not fruit of chance or any aligning game. They are not one of many combinations possible. While everyone interprets them in a different way, her work, each painting is a reflex action of her creative will, of the author’s intention and the manifestation of her sensitivity.
There is, therefore, a personal pursuit, in addition to the study and work with the different materials. One can also see the careful preparation, and very accurate treatment of the textures to create the reflections and the quality of the colour.
We have mentioned that Vall Palou’s will and dedication to the pictorial art is a great challenge. But we have also seen that it is the result of a personal pursuit and pledge.
It is not only an occasional posture, outburst, a passing rebel phase, but an intimate rebellion. If a challenge, it comes from the artist herself, it is the great challenge of all creators, to sincerely express themselves in the art they offer.
Each exhibition, from the first public show in 1995, has been carefully planned and thought out and presented as a ripened fruit. Each new exhibition is a presentation of her sincerity, and is challenge to her firm creative spirit.
Our approach to her work, has to therefore be sincere. I am convinced that the attentive observer will discover emotions in Vall Palou’s paintings, and find her rich polychromes and careful compositions full of meaning.
For those of us who have some sort of responsibility in the world of culture, what most pleases is work that is not pretentious or superficial. The speed and variety of the contemporary art needs a counterpoint of expression, produced by the intensity of the challenge and the maturity of constant dedication.
If at least this creation is honest with its times, it will participate in today’s values and advantages without sacrificing the good craftsmanship, which always satisfies.
The new proposal by Vall Palou at Petrixol street is a result of (for those familiar with her career) the confirmation of certain qualities and a great dedication. For all the new admirers of her work, it will surely be, a stimulating and captivating exhibition.
Francesc Vidal Codina
Culture department – Territorial coordinator in Lleida
Exhibit catalog