Jean-Paul Marcheschi's 'Voir l'obscur, art3' Explores Goya's Black Paintings

French painter and writer Jean-Paul Marcheschi has unveiled 'Voir l'obscur, art3', the third installment of his exploration of painting. In this volume, he delves into Francisco de Goya's 'Pinturas negras', emphasizing themes of darkness and their sensory and psychological implications. Marcheschi draws parallels between Goya's motifs of fire, night, and shadows and his own artistic expressions, addressing human violence and the intricacies of life. He commends Goya's radical independence, which is reflected in his own work, where elements like fire, ashes, and soot play a significant role. The book includes commentary from critic Julie Crenn, who observes, "Black in Goya is never univocal; his pessimism is dialectical, always chained to thought, to light, to desire."