3 - BERNAT CORMAND (Barcelona, 1973–2021).

BERNAT CORMAND (Barcelona, 1973–2021). “The Perfect Child #2.” Pencil drawing on paper. Signed with initials in the lower right corner. Original work related to the illustrated world of the book *The Perfect Child*, published in 2013. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from PLOM Gallery on the reverse. Minor damage to one corner of the frame. Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.5 x 2 cm (frame). This work is linked to the visual universe created by Bernat Cormand for *El niño perfecto* (2013), a book in which he addresses issues related to identity, difference, and individual freedom. The drawing depicts the face of a boy with his eyes closed and a serene expression, rendered through delicate line work and soft color gradations. The ochre tones, the subtle rendering of the eyelids, and the economy of expressive elements reinforce the image’s intimate and introspective atmosphere. Bernat Cormand was a Catalan illustrator, writer, and philologist specializing in children’s and young adult literature. Trained in comparative literature at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, he combined artistic creation with publishing and literary criticism. He edited the magazine *Faristol* and published works such as *El dibujante de osos* (2008), *El niño perfecto* (2013), and *Los días felices* (2018). His work, characterized by a highly delicate figurative style, has been featured in exhibitions in Barcelona, San Francisco, and the Diocesan Museum of Padua.