{"id":1804,"date":"2024-11-03T09:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T07:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/josemanuelcardiel.com\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2025-02-03T11:13:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:13:51","slug":"bajo-la-proteccion-de-nuestra-virgen-del-pilar-una-exitosa-fusion-entre-devocion-y-arte-abstracto-en-zaragoza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/josemanuelcardiel.com\/en\/under-the-protection-of-our-virgin-of-pilar-a-successful-fusion-between-devotion-and-abstract-art-in-zaragoza\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00abUnder the protection of our Virgin of Pilar\u00bb: A successful fusion between devotion and abstract art in Zaragoza"},"content":{"rendered":"

The exhibition Under the protection of our Virgin of Pilar<\/em>, from the artist Jose Manuel Cardiel<\/strong>, transformed during October 2024 the Recoveco Space<\/strong> of the Grupo San Valero Building (Plaza de Santa Cruz, s\/n) in a dialogue between religious tradition and abstract expressionism. Organized by USJ Culture<\/strong> As part of the Fiestas del Pilar, the exhibition combined technical innovation and spiritual symbolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Works<\/strong>: Three acrylic pieces that reinterpret the silhouette of the Virgin of Pilar through gestural strokes and superimposed layers, avoiding literal representations.
Techniques<\/strong>: Use of dripping<\/em> (controlled dripping) and spatulas to create dynamic textures, characteristic of the abstract expressionist style.
Schedule<\/strong>: Free admission from Monday to Friday (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.), integrating the exhibition into the cultural agenda of the festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artistic proposal and meaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cardiel approached Marian iconography from a contemporary perspective, using vibrant colors and organic shapes that evoked both the Virgin's mantle and the spiritual energy of Zaragoza. The works, without a specific title, prioritized the emotional abstraction<\/strong> on figuration, inviting a personal reflection on Pilarist devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Context and relevance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The exhibition was part of the program Blank Space<\/strong> of USJ Culture, which promotes artistic projects linked to Aragonese heritage. Coinciding with the Fiestas del Pilar, the exhibition stood out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovation<\/strong>: Breaking with classical representations through avant-garde techniques.
Accessibility<\/strong>: Attracting both religious audiences and lovers of abstract art, with more than 1,500 recorded visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This proposal reinforced the role of art as a bridge between tradition and modernity, demonstrating that Pilar's devotion continues to inspire creations of contemporary relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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