VILLAFUERTE - Passenger / XL
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VILLAFUERTE's original acrylic painting Passenger / XL (2026), an Abstract Expressionism work in 90 by 81 cm, hand signed, in excellent condition, created in Spain and sold direct from the artist.
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"Passenger" is about the journey of life, companionship, and finding freedom and meaning in shared experiences, using a road trip as a metaphor for life's unpredictable path, inviting the viewer to an adventure through emotional ups and downs, and finding solace in a significant other or friend. It's about the joy of the present moment, dreaming of the future, and the realization that the connection with someone matters more than the destination.
Seller's Story
A captivating new collection of paintings by the acclaimed modernist artist Noel Villafuerte. Based in Malaga,Spain , Villafuerte is largely self-taught, having transitioned to a full-time artistic career in 2000 after earning a BA in Human Resource Management from De la Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
His work, exhibited in solo and group shows across the globe, is renowned for its spontaneous freedom, textured layers, and explosive use of color, inviting viewers on an experiential journey through the depths of the human spirit .
In this collection, Villafuerte delves into the profound theme of life’s perpetual rhythms—moments of quiet repose giving way to vibrant rebirth. Drawing from universal motifs of the human condition, such as introspection, healing, and transformation , each canvas pulses with energy, where subdued, earthy tones of restful hibernation evolve into bursts of renewal through swirling hues and intricate overlays. These abstract compositions mirror nature’s seasons, personal growth cycles, or even the ebb and flow of emotional resilience, reminding us that stillness is not an end but a prelude to awakening.
Consider, for instance, how Villafuerte’s layered abstractions capture this duality in works reminiscent of his broader oeuvre
"Passenger" is about the journey of life, companionship, and finding freedom and meaning in shared experiences, using a road trip as a metaphor for life's unpredictable path, inviting the viewer to an adventure through emotional ups and downs, and finding solace in a significant other or friend. It's about the joy of the present moment, dreaming of the future, and the realization that the connection with someone matters more than the destination.
Seller's Story
A captivating new collection of paintings by the acclaimed modernist artist Noel Villafuerte. Based in Malaga,Spain , Villafuerte is largely self-taught, having transitioned to a full-time artistic career in 2000 after earning a BA in Human Resource Management from De la Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
His work, exhibited in solo and group shows across the globe, is renowned for its spontaneous freedom, textured layers, and explosive use of color, inviting viewers on an experiential journey through the depths of the human spirit .
In this collection, Villafuerte delves into the profound theme of life’s perpetual rhythms—moments of quiet repose giving way to vibrant rebirth. Drawing from universal motifs of the human condition, such as introspection, healing, and transformation , each canvas pulses with energy, where subdued, earthy tones of restful hibernation evolve into bursts of renewal through swirling hues and intricate overlays. These abstract compositions mirror nature’s seasons, personal growth cycles, or even the ebb and flow of emotional resilience, reminding us that stillness is not an end but a prelude to awakening.
Consider, for instance, how Villafuerte’s layered abstractions capture this duality in works reminiscent of his broader oeuvre
Details
Artist
VILLAFUERTE
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Passenger / XL
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
90 cm
Width
81 cm
Weight
1 kg
Style
Abstract Expressionism
Period
2020+
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