Esther Cela - Conexiones Junto al Mar

"Connections by the Sea"

A contemporary naïf-style original work that portrays a daily scene on a Mediterranean promenade, where architecture, landscape, and human relationships intertwine in a luminous and serene atmosphere. The composition conveys a sense of closeness, harmony, and well-being, evoking the essence of life shared in the small seaside corners.

The scene unfolds in front of a tranquil Mediterranean coast, dominated by a set of warm-colored buildings and blue windows that open toward the sea. The architecture, inspired by the Mediterranean coastal towns, brings visual balance and personality to the composition, while the marine horizon acts as a unifying element that connects all the spaces and characters of the work.

Along the promenade, different stories seem to unfold simultaneously. Two couples talk under the arcades, a woman observes the scene from her window, and at the center of the composition, a girl runs toward a female figure in a spontaneous gesture full of emotion and complicity. Beyond the individual actions, the work speaks of bonds, encounters, and moments shared that give meaning to daily life.

The vegetation, the flowers on the balconies, and the window boxes scattered along the promenade bring freshness and vitality, reinforcing the welcoming and optimistic character of the scene. Each element has been conceived to contribute to a sense of calm and balance, where time seems to pass without hurry.

Loyal to her naïf language, the author dispenses with complex perspectives and realistic effects, opting for simplified forms, bright colors, and an accessible and evocative visual narrative. The pink tones of the facades, the intense blues of doors, windows, and the sea, together with the vegetation and flowers, create a harmonious palette that conveys joy, warmth, and a Mediterranean spirit.

The work sits within contemporary figurative art, with a personal naïf style that emphasizes human connection, the simplicity of daily life, and the ability of small encounters to build lasting memories and emotions.

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Technical information

• Artist: Esther Cela
• Instagram: @esther_naifart
• Nationality: Spanish
• Year of birth: 1974
• Year of creation: 2026
• Style: Contemporary – Naïf
• Technique: Acrylic on canvas
• Materials: High-quality acrylic and acrylic markers for details
• Work: Unique
• Signature: Hand-signed on the lower right front
• Certificate: The work is delivered with an authenticity certificate signed by the artist.

Dimensions
• Painting size: 124 × 95 cm
• Total canvas size: 135 × 105 cm
(Includes approximately 4–5 cm of free margin on each side to facilitate framing)
• Frame: Not included
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Shipping
The artwork will be shipped rolled, properly protected and packed in a rigid cardboard tube, by a recognized international shipping company such as FEDEX, TNT, or UPS. The shipment will include a tracking number.
Available for shipping to European countries, including the United Kingdom. No shipments outside Europe due to the size of the work and transport conditions.
Any applicable taxes or duties in the destination country will be the buyer’s responsibility.
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Note
Colors may show slight variations from the images displayed due to differences in screen calibration.
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