“Desperate”
This artwork was created in a 120 x 90 cm.
The Evolution of My Artistic Style
When I first began working with my art, my approach was fairly conventional: beautiful landscapes, architectural buildings, and portraits of people in their natural or staged environments.
At that time, I was searching for my own style, my unique identity as an artist. But something didn’t feel right. My work lacked depth, and I quickly realized that both my interest and that of others faded as soon as it emerged.
The faces that appeared in my work weren’t just visual elements; they were representations of the many identities we assume throughout life.
Each piece felt more like a passing moment than a statement. It lacked a clear visual identity or signature—a quality that would say, “This is a work by Enric Mads.” Instead, it was just another fleeting image, blending in with the mainstream rather than standing out.
Then, about seven years ago, something unexpected happened. By chance—or perhaps through a sudden shift in perception—I saw something new in my work.
When I began to compose my pieces differently, faces started to emerge, appearing in the reflections of two identical pictures. These faces were not just ordinary; they were faces that could be anything, anything I chose them to be.
This discovery led me to a new path: one that combined my curiosity for human psychology with my artistic vision. It was a natural evolution.
I had unwittingly begun to tap into something deeper, something more complex.
The faces that appeared in my work weren’t just visual elements; they were representations of the many identities we assume throughout life.
This discovery led me to a new path: one that combined my curiosity for human psychology with my artistic vision.
