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2023
Acrylic on canvas
58 x 50 cm | 22.8 x 19.7 in.
USD 1,000
Trepado an abstract landscape painting by Christian Porras Piedra.
Christian Porras Piedra’s abstract landscape painting called Trepado. As a versatile artist, composer, vocalist, and musician, Porras Piedra channels the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, particularly the scenic landscapes of Guanacaste.
His abstract style, characterized by full, curved forms and billowing lines, captures the dynamic essence of Costa Rica’s natural beauty. Drawing inspiration from music, Porras Piedra seamlessly integrates his songs’ lyrics, which evoke places, landscapes, and characters, into his paintings.
Using a unique technique of applying bold, block colors with oblong shapes, Porras Piedra creates elliptical brushstrokes reminiscent of fingerprints. This distinctive approach allows him to blend elements of the natural world—rivers, trees, beaches—with human figures that seamlessly meld into their surroundings.
For Porras Piedra, the landscape serves as a stage upon which everyday life unfolds, reflecting the rhythms and movements of Latin American culture. Through his art, he invites viewers to immerse themselves in the visual symphony of his homeland, where every brushstroke tells a story of connection, harmony, and musicality.
Abstract landscape painting called Trepado.
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Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Yellow
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