No. 101163303

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Dikhotomy - Classical Hope - No Reserve - Unique Edition
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€ 81
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Dikhotomy - Classical Hope - No Reserve - Unique Edition

● Exclusive Unique Edition (1/1) – Giclée print on 350 gsm cotton canvas, full size 50 × 70 cm. The image itself measures 40 × 60 cm and is printed with 5 cm. white margins on all sides, allowing for a clean, professional mounting without cropping the artwork. Perfect for framing or stretching. The artwork is hand-signed on the back by the artist and includes a stamped seal and a certificate of authenticity (COA). /// "This portrait evokes early seventeenth century baroque painting, a time shaped by religious conflict, political tension and fragile stability, yet the gesture introduces an unexpected idea, victory understood not as conquest but as hope, a minimal yet powerful sign that turns solemn portraiture into an intimate statement about enduring with calm."/// ● A unique collector’s experience – After your purchase, you’ll receive a digital certificate via email. Inside the package, you’ll also find a printed card signed by hand, along with an exclusive certificate containing full artist details and proof of authenticity. ● Secure & eco-friendly packaging – Carefully rolled into a recyclable cardboard tube and placed inside a rigid box for extra protection. Insured shipping with tracking number. Orders are prepared within 24–48 hours. Estimated delivery: 3–5 business days within Europe, 5–7 days internationally. ● About the Artist: Original work by Nando López, a digital artist based in Barcelona. Trained in advertising design, he began his career in agencies and design studios before fully transitioning into fashion illustration, collaborating with internationally recognized brands. ● About the Dikhotomy Project: For the past four years, Dikhotomy has been an ongoing series of digital collages and illustrations where classical art and contemporary culture collide unapologetically. Fragments of art history blend with pop elements, visual irony, and cultural critique to provoke both reflection and amusement. Each piece is the result of a creative clash between handcrafted digital editing and AI-powered tools (midjourney and recraft) merging the human and the technological. Influenced by pop art and urban art, Dikhotomy is a deliberate parody of the art world and an invitation to view it from a new perspective. ● Highlights: — Confirmed solo exhibition at Gamla Kraftstationen Gallery (Sweden), 1 May – 28 September 2025. — Upcoming digital show: “Lost in Alteration” at the Digital Horizons Museum, 25–28 October 2025. — His illustration “I am Jesus” was featured on the cover of Newsweek (Polish edition), further establishing his international reach. — In addition to exhibiting at fairs and galleries, he collaborates with interior design and concept stores in Spain, France, Belgium, and Norway. Inspiration: baroque portrait, early baroque, seventeenth century art, golden age painting, classical portrait, historical painting style, old masters vibe, european portraiture, anachronism art, peace gesture, victory sign, hope symbolism, optimistic art, quiet triumph, human resilience, symbolic gesture, subtle rebellion, visual hope, calm strength, timeless optimism, historical remix, art history twist, altered classic, altered art, altered concept, contemporary classical art, figurative painting, oil painting style, painterly texture, soft lighting, restrained palette, intimate expression, subtle irony, visual storytelling, museum inspired art, gallery ready artwork, fine art print, collectible art, art with meaning, silent resistance, peaceful message, classical elegance, cultural contrast, modern gesture, timeless message, humanism art, moral symbolism, contemplative art, emotional restraint, refined irony, understated drama, classical influence, renaissance legacy, baroque influence, caravaggio influence, rembrandt influence, velazquez influence, vermeer influence, rubens influence, european art tradition, noble portrait, quiet confidence, historical tension, symbolic victory, peaceful optimism, inner strength, resilience theme, art collectors piece, contemporary art scene, modern classic, visual poetry, hope survives

No. 101163303

Sold
Dikhotomy - Classical Hope - No Reserve - Unique Edition

Dikhotomy - Classical Hope - No Reserve - Unique Edition

● Exclusive Unique Edition (1/1) – Giclée print on 350 gsm cotton canvas, full size 50 × 70 cm.
The image itself measures 40 × 60 cm and is printed with 5 cm. white margins on all sides, allowing for a clean, professional mounting without cropping the artwork. Perfect for framing or stretching. The artwork is hand-signed on the back by the artist and includes a stamped seal and a certificate of authenticity (COA).

/// "This portrait evokes early seventeenth century baroque painting, a time shaped by religious conflict, political tension and fragile stability, yet the gesture introduces an unexpected idea, victory understood not as conquest but as hope, a minimal yet powerful sign that turns solemn portraiture into an intimate statement about enduring with calm."///

● A unique collector’s experience – After your purchase, you’ll receive a digital certificate via email. Inside the package, you’ll also find a printed card signed by hand, along with an exclusive certificate containing full artist details and proof of authenticity.

● Secure & eco-friendly packaging – Carefully rolled into a recyclable cardboard tube and placed inside a rigid box for extra protection. Insured shipping with tracking number. Orders are prepared within 24–48 hours. Estimated delivery: 3–5 business days within Europe, 5–7 days internationally.

● About the Artist:
Original work by Nando López, a digital artist based in Barcelona. Trained in advertising design, he began his career in agencies and design studios before fully transitioning into fashion illustration, collaborating with internationally recognized brands.

● About the Dikhotomy Project:
For the past four years, Dikhotomy has been an ongoing series of digital collages and illustrations where classical art and contemporary culture collide unapologetically. Fragments of art history blend with pop elements, visual irony, and cultural critique to provoke both reflection and amusement.

Each piece is the result of a creative clash between handcrafted digital editing and AI-powered tools (midjourney and recraft) merging the human and the technological. Influenced by pop art and urban art, Dikhotomy is a deliberate parody of the art world and an invitation to view it from a new perspective.

● Highlights:

— Confirmed solo exhibition at Gamla Kraftstationen Gallery (Sweden), 1 May – 28 September 2025.

— Upcoming digital show: “Lost in Alteration” at the Digital Horizons Museum, 25–28 October 2025.

— His illustration “I am Jesus” was featured on the cover of Newsweek (Polish edition), further establishing his international reach.

— In addition to exhibiting at fairs and galleries, he collaborates with interior design and concept stores in Spain, France, Belgium, and Norway.


Inspiration: baroque portrait, early baroque, seventeenth century art, golden age painting, classical portrait, historical painting style, old masters vibe, european portraiture, anachronism art, peace gesture, victory sign, hope symbolism, optimistic art, quiet triumph, human resilience, symbolic gesture, subtle rebellion, visual hope, calm strength, timeless optimism, historical remix, art history twist, altered classic, altered art, altered concept, contemporary classical art, figurative painting, oil painting style, painterly texture, soft lighting, restrained palette, intimate expression, subtle irony, visual storytelling, museum inspired art, gallery ready artwork, fine art print, collectible art, art with meaning, silent resistance, peaceful message, classical elegance, cultural contrast, modern gesture, timeless message, humanism art, moral symbolism, contemplative art, emotional restraint, refined irony, understated drama, classical influence, renaissance legacy, baroque influence, caravaggio influence, rembrandt influence, velazquez influence, vermeer influence, rubens influence, european art tradition, noble portrait, quiet confidence, historical tension, symbolic victory, peaceful optimism, inner strength, resilience theme, art collectors piece, contemporary art scene, modern classic, visual poetry, hope survives

Final bid
€ 81
Anthony Chrisp
Expert
Gallery Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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