Jesus Casaús

JESÚS CASAÚS MECHÓ (Barcelona, 1926 - 2002)
"Two", 1999.
Oil on canvas.
Signed in lower right corner. Titled and dated on the back.
Measurements: 92 x 72 cm; 124 x 104 cm (frame).
Casaus was one of the most prestigious figurative artists of the Spanish and international panorama of the second half of the 20th century. He studied at the Baixas Academy and the School of Fine Arts in Barcelona, was a disciple of Joan Serra and Luis Muntané, and later expanded his training in Paris. There he came into contact with the "fauves" experiences which, together with the strength of color of Albert Marquet (1875-1947), were the main influences for the formation of his style. In 2008 an anthological exhibition was held in his honor at the Real Círculo Artístico de Barcelona, and in Cudillero, Asturias, a national painting contest named after him has been held since 2005. For most of his life, Casaus lived between his native Barcelona and the aforementioned Asturian town, which he reflected in numerous works that reflect the spirit of seafaring life and the architectural and natural uniqueness of the town. In 2010, the Sala Rusiñol celebrated its XXIV Anniversary with a commemorative exhibition dedicated to his work. Jesús Casaus is represented in the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona.