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2023
Acrylic on canvas
58 x 50 cm | 22.8 x 19.7 in.
USD 1,150
This domestic figurative painting (title translates to “Wash Day”) by Guanacaste-based artist and musician Christian Porras demonstrates his signature style of full curved forms and billowing lines.
His paintings are dynamic reflections of the Costa Rican landscape’s ever-shifting rhythms. Porras, being greatly inspired by his song-writing, creates harmonious relationships between his songs and his paintings as he translates lyrical descriptions of places and characters into bold, block-coloured canvases.
Using a unique technique of applying paint with ovoid shapes, Porras layers elliptical brushstrokes reminiscent of fingerprints, blending elements of nature, from rivers to beaches, with human figures that integrate into their surroundings.
At the heart of Porras’ practices lies a celebration of everyday life in Guanacaste, representing Costa Rica’s traditions and those of wider Latin America. His paintings, such as this domestic figurative painting, tenderly portrays the everyday rhythms of domestic life in the countryside, transforming the simple act of washing clothes into a moment of dignity and quiet beauty.
Framing not included. Shipping: This artwork will be rolled for shipment.
Blue, Pink, Brown, Grey
USD 1,000 – 2,000
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