Salomé del Campo

Figuration and poetry

Abstract

Salomé del Campo is one of the most outstanding living contemporary artists in Andalusia. A multidisciplinary creator, her works are inspired by the history of art and photography, managing to transmit an immense emotional charge that appeals to the most hidden feelings of the human being. Through her prolific pictorial production and, to a lesser extent, sculpture and ceramics, an artist faithful to her style is contemplated, in a constant formal and thematic investigation. The present work aims to clarify the most significant artistic aspects of the Sevillian artist, closely linked to the cultural context of the time, since in the beginning she developed in an ideal social environment to achieve the artistic independence that characterized her, although for this she had that gradually make their way, configuring a very personal conception of art. The painting of this artist is figurative in nature and open, light, with sketched figures on many occasions. The subjects are very varied, from objects, landscapes, everyday scenes and portraits, to social protest content. His palette will also undergo several changes throughout his artistic career, oscillating between monochrome and the breadth of colors. Finally, the attitude of maintaining an open posture towards European and American currents, without forgetting the local tradition, make Salomé del Campo's creations innovative, emotional and full of an enveloping mysterious character.