Description
Agrofit #3 is a black acrylic farmer painting by Carlos Fernández that combines the themes of farming and fitness, creating a powerful protest against destructive agricultural policies. The painting is part of the Agrofit series, where Fernández blends his organic farming aesthetics from the Santa Ana hills with a fitness-driven narrative, all while challenging the status quo.
Fernández’s farm in the mountains around Santa Ana is his main source of sustenance and artistic materials, allowing him to integrate natural elements such as soil, beeswax, and turmeric with acrylics. Fernández’s works between art and the environment as he layers fragments of his surroundings to create intricate textures and patterns. With a belief that “pigment is food,” Fernández integrates spices like turmeric and achiote directly onto his canvases.
For Fernández, art is a contextual practice akin to tending a garden. He carefully observes his environment and embarks on a series of exercises before translating his perceptions onto canvas, photographs, or even through performances.
In his black pieces, like this black acrylic farmer painting, Fernández uses the rich black soil from his environment, infusing it with subtle pigments for depth and complexity. His approach creates a visual impact, emphasising the dark, fertile earth while reflecting the challenges faced by modern farmers.
Framing not included.
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