Jaime Velazquez Cádiz, Spain, b. 1987
Mi tierra, 2024
Oil and acrylic on linen canvas and aluminium frame
46 x 40 cms
In this small painting, Jaime Velázquez reimagines the classical still life through a contemporary lens. A hand holding a cluster of grapes recalls the elegance and symbolism of traditional painting,...
In this small painting, Jaime Velázquez reimagines the classical still life through a contemporary lens. A hand holding a cluster of grapes recalls the elegance and symbolism of traditional painting, yet Velázquez infuses the scene with the raw energy of street art. Merging the precision of Old Master oil techniques with the bold immediacy of acrylic, he creates a vivid interplay of texture, light, and abstraction. The result is a work that bridges past and present, turning a timeless subject into a strikingly modern statement.
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