Adaptation

Artist Name : Sofía RuizCV

Adaptation

2025
Oil and acrylic on canvas
120 x 120 cm | 47.2 x 47.2 in.

USD 10,000

Unavailable

Description

Sofía Ruiz explores human experience in her paintings, offering a unique perspective on themes of otherness, duality, and loss of identity. Inspired by poignant experiences, she navigates memory and family connections, infusing her work with resilience.

Raised amidst her mother’s amnesia and grandmother’s Alzheimer’s, Ruiz’s childhood was marked by disconnection and alienation within her family. Central to Ruiz’s work are haunting portraits of children suspended in dreamlike states, surrounded by abstract forms hinting at emotional landscapes. These narratives evoke nostalgia, prompting viewers to explore their own experiences.

Adaptation is a fantastical figurative painting, pairing a young girl with a surreal pink creature in a barren yet dreamlike landscape. The work depicts Ruiz’s ability to merge psychological depth with bold imagination.

Framing not included.
Shipping: This artwork will be rolled for shipment.

Additional information

Weight 4 kg
Dimensions 200 × 15 × 15 cm
color

Black, Pink, Brown, Yellow

Price

Above USD 5,000

size

large, Oversized

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