Cristian Mesa Velazquez - Tránsito Carmesí
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Original oil on canvas artwork Tránsito Carmesí by Cristian Mesa Velazquez, 2026, 84 cm high by 66 cm wide, hand-signed, in excellent condition, sold directly by the artist in Spain, Realism, dated after 2020.
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In “Crimson Transit,” Cristian Mesa captures the incessant vibrancy of the contemporary city through an urban scene charged with dynamism, light, and memory. The iconic red tram, advancing toward the viewer, becomes the narrative axis of a composition that celebrates movement, nostalgia, and urban energy.
The work establishes a dialogue between the classical and the modern: the vertical and fragmented architecture in the background, rendered with a loose and expressive brushstroke, contrasts with the solid and almost emblematic presence of the tram, which acts as a symbol of continuity amid change. This contrast generates a visual tension that keeps the gaze in constant motion.
From a technical standpoint, Mesa demonstrates a notable mastery of oil paint, using a gestural brushstroke that builds the city through splashes of color, lighting suggestions, and textures rich in nuances. The reflections on the pavement —worked with dynamic layers and chromatic variations— add depth and an atmospheric sensation that envelopes the scene.
The palette, dominated by intense reds, warm ochres, and urban blues, not only defines the compositional structure but also conveys the emotional temperature of the environment: a city alive, energetic, constantly transforming.
The frontal perspective, almost cinematographic, invites the viewer to place themselves inside the scene, generating an immersive experience that enhances its visual appeal and its high-impact decorative value.
More than an urban representation, this work is an evocation of the city’s pulse: a suspended moment where past and present converge on the rails of time.
Original work created in oil on canvas.
The work is carefully shipped protected in a transport tube to ensure maximum safety.
A valid tracking number is provided to view the order’s journey and it usually takes 2-7 days depending on the destination by the companies UPS, FEDEX and CORREOS EXPRESS
The colors of the painting may differ slightly from the photos due to screen settings.
My artworks are packaged with maximum care in a transport tube for maximum protection, shipped registered with a tracking code within 3 business days after payment.
Check the content in the presence of the courier.
In case of damage, keep the damage report for the courier.
Studies
2013- Intermediate Level in Plastic Arts. Professional Academy of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
Selected group exhibitions (selection)
2010. Nicolás Guillén Iconographic Salon. UNEAC, Las Tunas. Cuba
2010. Exhibition “Vástagos” (Offspring). Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2011. Martiano Salon. Sculpture Workshop Gallery, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2011. Exhibition “Lithographs.” UNEAC, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2011. Exhibition “Final Integral Exercise.” Professional Academy of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2012. Martiano Salon. Huellas Cultural Center, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2012. Exhibition “La Víspera.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Salon “Guernica.” AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Salon “Plastic Arts in April.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Collective Expo “Art, a Social Image.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2016. First Salon of Plastic Arts. Guáimaro Art Gallery, Camagüey. Cuba.
2016. Collective Expo, Aires de Cubanía. House of the Alba cultural, Havana. Cuba.
2017. III Edition of the Plastic Arts Salon, Guáimaro, Camagüey. Cuba.
2017. Collective Expo, One of a Hundred, Rita Longa Sculpture Workshop Gallery. Las Tunas. Cuba.
2017. Review of the itinerant collective expo, Aires de Cubanía, Ibero-American and Caribbean Magazine “Arte por Excelencias” Year VII/NO.32/2017/Quarterly. Page: 18.
2018. Salon “Plastic Arts in April” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2019. Collective Miniature Expo “Painting, Noble Lady of the Spirit” Ciego de Ávila. Cuba.
2019. Collective Expo “Osmosis” AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2020. Memorial Expo to Anette Delgado, Havana. Cuba.
2020 International Fair of Arts LUXEMBOURG 2020
2020 International Fair City of Lights Paris 2020
2021 International Fair of Plastic Arts GERMANY 2021
2021 International Fair of Plastic Arts France 2021
In “Crimson Transit,” Cristian Mesa captures the incessant vibrancy of the contemporary city through an urban scene charged with dynamism, light, and memory. The iconic red tram, advancing toward the viewer, becomes the narrative axis of a composition that celebrates movement, nostalgia, and urban energy.
The work establishes a dialogue between the classical and the modern: the vertical and fragmented architecture in the background, rendered with a loose and expressive brushstroke, contrasts with the solid and almost emblematic presence of the tram, which acts as a symbol of continuity amid change. This contrast generates a visual tension that keeps the gaze in constant motion.
From a technical standpoint, Mesa demonstrates a notable mastery of oil paint, using a gestural brushstroke that builds the city through splashes of color, lighting suggestions, and textures rich in nuances. The reflections on the pavement —worked with dynamic layers and chromatic variations— add depth and an atmospheric sensation that envelopes the scene.
The palette, dominated by intense reds, warm ochres, and urban blues, not only defines the compositional structure but also conveys the emotional temperature of the environment: a city alive, energetic, constantly transforming.
The frontal perspective, almost cinematographic, invites the viewer to place themselves inside the scene, generating an immersive experience that enhances its visual appeal and its high-impact decorative value.
More than an urban representation, this work is an evocation of the city’s pulse: a suspended moment where past and present converge on the rails of time.
Original work created in oil on canvas.
The work is carefully shipped protected in a transport tube to ensure maximum safety.
A valid tracking number is provided to view the order’s journey and it usually takes 2-7 days depending on the destination by the companies UPS, FEDEX and CORREOS EXPRESS
The colors of the painting may differ slightly from the photos due to screen settings.
My artworks are packaged with maximum care in a transport tube for maximum protection, shipped registered with a tracking code within 3 business days after payment.
Check the content in the presence of the courier.
In case of damage, keep the damage report for the courier.
Studies
2013- Intermediate Level in Plastic Arts. Professional Academy of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
Selected group exhibitions (selection)
2010. Nicolás Guillén Iconographic Salon. UNEAC, Las Tunas. Cuba
2010. Exhibition “Vástagos” (Offspring). Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2011. Martiano Salon. Sculpture Workshop Gallery, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2011. Exhibition “Lithographs.” UNEAC, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2011. Exhibition “Final Integral Exercise.” Professional Academy of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2012. Martiano Salon. Huellas Cultural Center, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2012. Exhibition “La Víspera.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Salon “Guernica.” AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Salon “Plastic Arts in April.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Collective Expo “Art, a Social Image.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2016. First Salon of Plastic Arts. Guáimaro Art Gallery, Camagüey. Cuba.
2016. Collective Expo, Aires de Cubanía. House of the Alba cultural, Havana. Cuba.
2017. III Edition of the Plastic Arts Salon, Guáimaro, Camagüey. Cuba.
2017. Collective Expo, One of a Hundred, Rita Longa Sculpture Workshop Gallery. Las Tunas. Cuba.
2017. Review of the itinerant collective expo, Aires de Cubanía, Ibero-American and Caribbean Magazine “Arte por Excelencias” Year VII/NO.32/2017/Quarterly. Page: 18.
2018. Salon “Plastic Arts in April” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2019. Collective Miniature Expo “Painting, Noble Lady of the Spirit” Ciego de Ávila. Cuba.
2019. Collective Expo “Osmosis” AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2020. Memorial Expo to Anette Delgado, Havana. Cuba.
2020 International Fair of Arts LUXEMBOURG 2020
2020 International Fair City of Lights Paris 2020
2021 International Fair of Plastic Arts GERMANY 2021
2021 International Fair of Plastic Arts France 2021
Details
Artist
Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Tránsito Carmesí
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
84 cm
Width
66 cm
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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