TERÁN
Minotaur's Dream
| size |
H910 W1170 mm |
| Year of production |
2025 |
| Categories |
Painting |
| Shipping |
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| material |
Oil on Canvas |
作品説明
In this artwork, Picasso, wearing his bull mask, lets his mind wander as if in a dream. Suddenly, the fisherman’s wife surrenders to the sinuous embrace of the octopuses. Undulating strokes trace her skin, while the artist, fascinated, unravels tentacles of desire and foam.
The sea’s panting and the vibration of the bodies intertwine in a primal rhythm. His brush stops. A shiver runs down his spine. He turns, slowly, his dark eyes peering from behind the mask, as if he suddenly feels the gaze of the spectator, trapped with him in this humid, feverish dream.
This artwork, often called The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife, was created by the famous Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai in 1814. It appears in an erotic picture book called Kinoe no Komatsu. At the time, such works were privately produced and distributed, as they were subject to government restrictions. Hokusai used a pen name to avoid censorship, which was common practice for artists of the period.
The image shows a woman in an intimate, dreamlike scene with two octopuses. Rather than being a realistic scene, it is often understood as a fantasy, showing how imagination and desire were explored in Edo-period art. The picture is accompanied by text that tells a story, which was a unique feature of erotic prints (called shunga) and added emotional and narrative depth.
Despite its surprising subject, the piece is admired today for its artistic skill, beautiful composition, and historical significance. It gives us insight into the creativity and open-mindedness of Japanese culture at that time, and is often discussed in museums and academic settings around the world.
アーティスト
TERÁN
Terán is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work has been shown in renowned galleries and art fairs in Europe and Latin America. His expression is characterized by a unique painterly language that blends tradition and modernity, and he continues to explore the possibilities of art while incorporating new techniques, focusing on urban landscapes and visual memories. Recent projects include the critically acclaimed "Making-of", which was exhibited in galleries across Spain in 2024. In addition, he will exhibit "Homage to Fontana" at the Ateneo de Madrid in 2025, a work that pays tribute to Lucio Fontana, an iconic figure in contemporary art.
Also in April 2025, Teran will present his new "Fantasías de Picasso" series in Tokyo, marking his first solo exhibition in Japan. This exhibition marks an important milestone in Teran's career, creating a rare opportunity to create a visual dialogue across cultures through his encounter with a Japanese audience. Teran's work has a unique perspective, challenging tradition by crossing different styles and reconstructing the codes of painting. The series will travel to Helsingborg, Sweden at the end of the year, expanding his international activities. He uses irony as a creative tool with a bold approach, questioning how the viewer interacts with the image.
Over the years, his work has received numerous accolades, and in 2013 he was named one of the "100 Personalities of Latin America" in Madrid. He has also presented works paying tribute to great artists, such as "Retrato Capital", which has traveled to various cities since 2005, and the "Homage to Geniuses" series, presented at the Antonio Saura Foundation and the Ateneo de Madrid. In addition, he will participate in the "Latin American Week" held at the UNESCO Paris headquarters in 2022, strengthening his presence on the international art scene.
From Madrid to Tokyo and around the world, Terán continues to explore the boundaries of contemporary painting, offering a vision of art that transcends borders and enriches today's art scene.