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2022
Smoke and oil on canvas
120 x 120 cm | 47.2 x 47.2 in.
USD 3,500
Miguel Hernández Bastos employs a unique technique in his artworks, using pencil, charcoal, acrylic paint, and the unconventional medium of smoke from an oil lamp, which burns onto the canvas like pigment. This distinctive approach allows him to delve into themes of metamorphosis and the fleeting essence of the human form, while also incorporating historical symbolism associated with the candle in Renaissance portraiture.
“Smoke Bodies” features two central figures, seemingly reverberating toward each other, creating a dynamic sense of movement and connection. The composition is framed by the faint edges of two additional bodies, subtly enhancing the painting’s depth and complexity.
Integrating mechanical elements into this smoke bodies painting, Hernández Bastos conjures a futuristic quality. He balances historical symbolism with themes of eroticism, tenderness, and isolation, creating a multi-dimensional narrative that resonates with viewers.
Shipping: This artwork will be rolled for shipment.
USD 2,000 – 5,000
Black, Brown, Grey, Orange, white, Yellow
large, Oversized
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