Eliseo Ferrandiz - Soltar

Title: "Letting Go" - Original Work - 80x60
"There is a form of serenity that does not arise from happiness, but from acceptance. This work, part of my collection of introspective portraits, captures the exact moment when pain transforms into learning.
That tear tracing the cheek is not one of bitter sadness; it is a tear of relief. It represents the instant when we finally let go of what weighed us down, so we can once again look toward the light. I’ve worked the contrast with a cool palette of blues and whites to emphasize the purity of that feeling. The darkness surrounding the face is not empty; it is the silence necessary for inner peace to blossom.
In painting this face, I sought to remind that even in our greatest vulnerability there exists a serene and powerful beauty. It is an invitation to embrace our shadows in order to see, clearly, our own light."

Description:
Original work handmade by award-winning artist Eliseo Ferrandiz.
Technique: Acrylic on high-quality canvas.
Dimensions: 80 x 60 cm.
Style: Contemporary realism with chiaroscuro technique.
Author details: Hand-signed on the bottom right. Delivered with the artist’s certificate of authenticity.
Condition: Excellent, fresh from the studio (2026).
Shipping: Professionally reinforced packaging. The canvas is shipped in a rigid cardboard box, wrapped in bubble wrap and reinforced with double-sided foam panels to ensure total protection during transport.

Eliseo Ferrandiz

Visual Artist | Painter
Professional Profile
Painter specializing in oil on canvas, my work focuses on depicting female faces and gazes in golden and silver tones, incorporating materials such as beach sand. My creations aim to convey stories and deep emotions, exploring the diversity and essence of humanity.
I have exhibited my work in galleries and cultural centers in Spain and other countries, and my work has been acquired by private collectors. I also teach painting workshops to share my knowledge and experience with other artists and enthusiasts.
Education and Career
Student of Copérnico García, a renowned painter from the province of Alicante.
Exhibitions in galleries and independent cultural spaces since the early 2000s.
Sales and auctions on specialized platforms, with buyers from around the world.
Awards and Recognitions
National Award for Contemporary Art “City of Valencia” (2005): Recognition for innovation in mixed techniques.
Honorable Mention at the Málaga Art Biennial (2008): Notable for expressiveness in facial representations.
International Painting Prize “Mediterranean Alive” (2010): Awarded by the Barcelona Foundation for Contemporary Art.
Critics’ Prize at the Santander Art Fair (2015): Honored for artistic evolution in the use of materials.
Notable Exhibitions
“Flashes of the Soul” (2004): ArteNova Gallery, Valencia (Spain).
“Sand and Gold” (2007): Casa de la Luz Cultural Center, Alicante (Spain).
“Reflections of Existence” (2011): La Fragua Creative Space, Córdoba (Spain).
“Light and Texture” (2014): Independent Gallery Art21, Porto (Portugal).
“Essences of Time” (2018): El Candil Exhibition Hall, Granada (Spain).
Professional Experience
Exhibitions in galleries and independent cultural spaces in Spain and abroad since the early 2000s.
Sales of artworks on online platforms, exploring new ways to enhance the value of my work.
Conducting painting workshops, fostering creativity in other artists and students.