Capture and Digestion of an Indian Shop

In Capture and Digestion of an Indian Shop (1990), José Albelda combines abstract and figurative elements through a layered mixed-media composition that reflects his exploration of nature, culture, and the human process of transformation and recontextualization.

In Capture and Digestion of an Indian Shop (1990), José Albelda blends abstract and figurative elements through a mixed-media composition that reflects his ongoing exploration of nature, culture, and human intervention. The piece showcases his signature technique of layering, where an abstract background sets the stage for a collage-like arrangement of various elements, evoking a sense of transformation and recontextualization. This work speaks to his interest in ecological processes and the human tendency to absorb, reshape, and integrate the world around us, much like the “digestion” implied in the title.