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2023
Oil on canvas
70.3 x 71.3 cm | 27.7 x 28.1 in.
USD 3,500
Untitled (Paisaje), Disney’s Mickey Mouse stork painting
Embark on a thought-provoking journey into the realm of contemporary art with Emmanuel Rodriguez-Chaves’ Disney’s Mickey Mouse stork painting, a captivating exploration of image manipulation and socio-political imaginaries. At the heart of Rodriguez-Chaves’ work lies a profound interrogation of the complex relationships between images, memory, and knowledge.
Drawing inspiration from the collage tradition, Rodriguez-Chaves seamlessly blends disparate images—figures, landscapes, and symbols—into a cohesive whole, inviting viewers to question the boundaries between reality and fiction. Resembling collages, his paintings evoke a sense of nostalgia while challenging our perception of historical truths.
Through the manipulation of databases, printed photos, and digital resources, Rodriguez-Chaves distorts and enhances images, effectively altering their meaning and agency. Each brushstroke is a deliberate act of deconstruction, prompting us to reconsider the reliability of the images we encounter in our daily lives.
With Disney’s Mickey Mouse stork painting, Rodriguez-Chaves confronts us with a poignant question: Can we truly define or deconstruct the meaning of an image without considering its ideological producer? As we immerse ourselves in his intricate compositions, we are compelled to confront the power dynamics at play in the creation and dissemination of visual culture, challenging us to rethink our understanding of reality and history.
Shipping: This artwork will be rolled for shipment.
USD 2,000 – 5,000
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