Stefanie Schikora (1966) - Guacamayos

Stefanie Schikora (b. 1966) - Latin American Contemporary School - Size XXL - "Macaws" (Tropical Expressionism)

Stefanie Schikora is a fundamental creator for understanding the plastic syncretism between the European school and Latin American colorism. Born in Mannheim (Germany) in 1966, but settled in the Yucatán Peninsula since 1994, her work is a vital celebratory constant. Her style, difficult to pigeonhole into a single label, draws from neo-expressionism and a particular vision of magical realism, where flora and fauna transform into dreamlike entities that vibrate through a saturated and deeply expressive palette.

"Macaws", painted in the year 2000, is a pivotal piece within her most exuberant and organic phase. The composition transports us to a chromatic paradise where two tropical birds, executed with a gestural fluency nearly "naïve", dialogue in an environment of crimson reds, solar yellows, and deep blues. The acrylic technique allows the artist to generate very defined blocks of color that give the canvas the visual strength of a mural. It is a work that not only decorates but floods the architectural space with Caribbean light and energy.

Beyond its undeniable aesthetic impact, the great appeal of this piece lies in its exceptional pedigree and provenance. The work has a fascinating transatlantic history: it traveled from Mexico to Spain in the early 2000s to be exhibited in Barcelona under the guidance of gallerist Granero. After various vicissitudes in the European market, the artist herself documented and recovered the piece’s trail. It comes with an original Certificate of Authenticity (COA), issued, signed, and recently updated by Schikora herself, which verifies the current dimensions of the European frame (96 x 121.5 cm) and confirms its appraisal between 1,500 and 2,000 euros. It constitutes an unbeatable investment opportunity for international collecting seeking contemporary works with direct and irrefutable provenance.

Technical Data

Author: Stefanie Schikora
Title: Macaws
Year: 2000
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions of the work: 96 x 121.5 cm
Conservation status: Excellent overall condition. The painted layer retains all the vibrancy and saturation of the original pigments. The work was professionally re-stretched in Europe to its current dimensions, a fact validated by the artist.
Signature: Signed and dated "Stefanie Schikora 2000" in the lower right corner.
Provenance: Includes original Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed and dated by the artist in Mérida, Yucatán (Mexico).

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