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2022 Oil on fabric 72.5 x 101.5 cm | 28.5 x 39.9 in.
USD 6,000
Adrián Arguedas’ latest oil painting portrays a vivid close-up of a young girl in a bathing suit clutching a surf or body board. Arguedas brings to life a moment of youthful exuberance and seaside leisure. The composition draws viewers into the intimate scene, where the subject’s expression and posture convey a sense of anticipation and adventure.
Adrián Arguedas’ use of colour is dynamic and emotive, with a rich palette that enhances the vibrancy of the scene while injecting it with a sense of warmth and nostalgia. The juxtaposition of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting, creating a sense of movement and energy that is palpable to the viewer.
This painting invites contemplation and reflection, inviting viewers to ponder the fleeting nature of youth and the timeless allure of the ocean.
Adrián Arguedas’ figurative work embraces the spirit of masquerade even if masks are not depicted as he explores the various guises people adopt. Always referencing popular culture, his work presents masks as archetypes, depicting patterns of behaviour, offering a lens through which to view 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”.
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Black, Blue, Pink, Green, Purple, white
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