Elizabeth - Fortaleza del Horizonte
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Elizabeth, Fortaleza del Horizonte, oil on canvas, 2023, surrealist landscape, original edition, hand-signed, origin Spain, sold by Representante, in excellent condition, 70 cm high by 50 cm wide.
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In “Fortaleza del Horizonte,” the Cuban artist Elizabeth elevates the concept of home to a symbolic dimension where the intimate and the infinite converge. Suspended on a rocky islet that rises from the sea, the architecture becomes a statement of resilience, balance, and belonging.
The house—complex, organic, almost alive—does not perch on the rock: it is born from it. Stairs that rise, balconies open to the wind, and chimneys that suggest human presence build a silent narrative where each element reaffirms the idea of refuge in the midst of vastness. The tree crowning the composition, full and vibrant, acts as a symbol of continuity, rootedness, and life in an apparently inhospitable environment.
Elizabeth develops a visual language close to magical realism, where the impossible is perceived as inevitable. The scene does not defy logic: it redefines it. In this universe, to inhabit is to resist, and balance—though precarious—is enough to sustain existence.
Technically, the work stands out for an expressive use of oil that articulates contrasts of matter and atmosphere. The rock, worked with firm brushwork and controlled impasto, conveys weight, time, and memory; while the sky and sea resolve in fluid, luminous transitions that add depth and movement. The palette, dominated by expansive blues, intense greens, and warm ochers, creates a vibrant contrast that catches the eye and reinforces the warmth of refuge against the immensity of the sea.
Lateral lighting accentuates the volumes and casts shadows that guide the gaze toward the heart of the work, consolidating a clear, enveloping, and highly collectible composition.
More than a landscape, this piece is a visual metaphor about resilience: a reminder that even in the most absolute isolation, home can flourish, sustain itself, and endure.
Original work created in oil on canvas, signed by hand.
The work is carefully shipped protected in a transport tube to ensure maximum safety.
Seller's Story
Cuban Art Circle is an international group of approximately 20 artists, founded and represented by painter Cristian Mesa Velázquez.
United by a deep passion for painting and a serious commitment to artistic excellence, the members of the collective work from different parts of the world. While each artist maintains their own personal voice, all share a rigorous technical approach and absolute dedication to the pictorial medium.
Oil on canvas is the predominant technique, although other methods are explored to enrich the group’s visual language. The works are characterized by high standards of execution, exceptional care in the treatment of light, color, and texture, and a remarkable ability to convey emotion and depth through figure, symbol, and atmosphere.
The collective represents artists committed to high-level contemporary painting, where technical mastery is combined with a personal and contemporary vision. Their works have been presented at major international art fairs in Europe and are part of private collections across several continents.
Cuban Art Circle is a serious and professional platform dedicated to promoting superior quality painting, created to connect demanding artists with collectors who value rigor, passion, and pictorial excellence.
Translated by Google TranslateIn “Fortaleza del Horizonte,” the Cuban artist Elizabeth elevates the concept of home to a symbolic dimension where the intimate and the infinite converge. Suspended on a rocky islet that rises from the sea, the architecture becomes a statement of resilience, balance, and belonging.
The house—complex, organic, almost alive—does not perch on the rock: it is born from it. Stairs that rise, balconies open to the wind, and chimneys that suggest human presence build a silent narrative where each element reaffirms the idea of refuge in the midst of vastness. The tree crowning the composition, full and vibrant, acts as a symbol of continuity, rootedness, and life in an apparently inhospitable environment.
Elizabeth develops a visual language close to magical realism, where the impossible is perceived as inevitable. The scene does not defy logic: it redefines it. In this universe, to inhabit is to resist, and balance—though precarious—is enough to sustain existence.
Technically, the work stands out for an expressive use of oil that articulates contrasts of matter and atmosphere. The rock, worked with firm brushwork and controlled impasto, conveys weight, time, and memory; while the sky and sea resolve in fluid, luminous transitions that add depth and movement. The palette, dominated by expansive blues, intense greens, and warm ochers, creates a vibrant contrast that catches the eye and reinforces the warmth of refuge against the immensity of the sea.
Lateral lighting accentuates the volumes and casts shadows that guide the gaze toward the heart of the work, consolidating a clear, enveloping, and highly collectible composition.
More than a landscape, this piece is a visual metaphor about resilience: a reminder that even in the most absolute isolation, home can flourish, sustain itself, and endure.
Original work created in oil on canvas, signed by hand.
The work is carefully shipped protected in a transport tube to ensure maximum safety.
Seller's Story
Cuban Art Circle is an international group of approximately 20 artists, founded and represented by painter Cristian Mesa Velázquez.
United by a deep passion for painting and a serious commitment to artistic excellence, the members of the collective work from different parts of the world. While each artist maintains their own personal voice, all share a rigorous technical approach and absolute dedication to the pictorial medium.
Oil on canvas is the predominant technique, although other methods are explored to enrich the group’s visual language. The works are characterized by high standards of execution, exceptional care in the treatment of light, color, and texture, and a remarkable ability to convey emotion and depth through figure, symbol, and atmosphere.
The collective represents artists committed to high-level contemporary painting, where technical mastery is combined with a personal and contemporary vision. Their works have been presented at major international art fairs in Europe and are part of private collections across several continents.
Cuban Art Circle is a serious and professional platform dedicated to promoting superior quality painting, created to connect demanding artists with collectors who value rigor, passion, and pictorial excellence.
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Artist
Elizabeth
Sold with frame
No
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Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Fortaleza del Horizonte
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2023
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Landscape
Style
Surrealism
Period
2020+
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