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2011
Watercolour on paper
78 x 55.5 cm | 30.7 x 21.8 in.
USD 3,000
Introducing “El Nudo”, a Costa Rica watercolour painting from Adrián Arguedas, depicting a serene moment of a young girl paddling in the water. With delicate brushstrokes and subtle hues, Arguedas depicts the innocence and simplicity of childhood against a Costa Rican backdrop. This Costa Rican watercolour painting reflects on the fleeting moments of joy and freedom that define our experiences.
Rendered in Arguedas’ signature watercolour style, this Costa Rica watercolour painting exudes a sense of warmth and nostalgia, transporting viewers to idyllic shores and sun-drenched afternoons. The gentle ripples of the water and the soft glow of sunlight create a sense of serenity.
Arguedas typically explores the balance between humanity and the Costa Rican environment. He is known for his figurative work that embraces the spirit of masquerade. Growing up in Barva de Heredia near San José, a town known for its mask parades, Arguedas explores the various guises people adopt. Even if physical masks are not depicted, he presents archetypes and patterns of human behaviour.
Through his Costa Rica watercolour painting, Arguedas encourages us to scrutinise our multifaceted human experience. Even when Arguedas is not painting literal masks, he captures the way individuals project their identities, affirming that even “your face is a mask”.
Shipping: This artwork will be rolled for shipment.
Blue, Brown, Green, Red, white, Yellow
USD 2,000 – 5,000
medium
2011 Watercolour on paper 55.5 x 78 cm | 21.8 x 30.7 in.
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2011 Watercolour on paper 78 x 55.5 cm. | 30.7 x 21.9 in.
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2022 Smoke on canvas 150 x 120 cm | 59.1 x 47.2 in.
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2018 Oil on fabric 76.5 x 107 cm | 30.1 x 42.1 in.
2011 Watercolour on paper 78 x 55.5 cm | 30.7 x 21.9 in.
2022 Smoke and oil on canvas 120 x 120 cm | 47.2 x 47.2 in.
2021 Oil on fabric 152 x 100 cm | 59.8 x 39.3 in.
2022 Oil on fabric, 109 x 122 cm | 42.9 x 48 in.
2018 Oil on fabric 74 x 107 cm | 29.1 x 42.1 in.
2022 Oil on fabric 72.5 x 101.5 cm | 28.5 x 39.9 in.
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