Cristian Mesa Velazquez - Abrazo Carmesí
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Cristian Mesa Velázquez presents Abrazo Carmesí, a 2026 oil on canvas in Realismo style, 52 by 82 cm, original edition, signed by hand, in excellent condition, from Spain, sold directly by the artist, and including a certificate of authenticity issued and signed by the artist.
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Cristian Mesa Velázquez
Crimson Embrace, 2026
Oil on canvas
Signed (lower right)
Includes certificate of authenticity issued and signed by the artist
In “Crimson Embrace,” Cristian Mesa Velázquez invites us to a moment of intimate surrender. The legs float lightly in the blue water while a red lifebuoy supports them, creating an image of trust, beauty, and serene surrender. The intense red of the lifebuoy seems to hug the figure, becoming a point of warmth and security amid the fresh blue that surrounds it.
This work evokes the feeling of letting oneself go, of trusting, and of finding peace in the liquid element. The contrast between the vibrant red and the deep blue generates an atmosphere charged with sensuality and emotion. Light filtering from the surface dances across the skin and the lifebuoy, creating sparkles that bring the scene to life and transmit a nearly tactile sense of freshness and movement.
“Crimson Embrace” speaks to the moment when one surrenders to the water without fear, supported by something that cares for them. It is an image of freedom and protection at the same time, of beauty in vulnerability and of that deep connection between the human body and nature. The viewer can feel the calm, the lightness, and the subtle romance of that moment suspended between two worlds.
Cristian Mesa Velázquez continues to develop the series “Underwater Thresholds,” in which he explores the human body in the water as a space of transformation, emotion, and beauty. In this series, the artist investigates how light, movement, and color can convey sensations of surrender, freedom, and intimate connection. “Crimson Embrace” is part of this ever-evolving collection.
A contemporary work of great sensitivity and poetic charge, ideal for collectors seeking figurative art with emotional depth, sensory beauty, and the capacity to awaken feelings of calm, desire, and connection.
A valid tracking number is provided to monitor the order’s journey and typically takes 2-7 days depending on the destination via 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, and are shipped registered with a tracking code within 3 business days after payment.
Check the contents in the presence of the delivery person.
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.” 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 in April.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Collective Exhibition “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 Exhibition, Aires de Cubanía. Casa del Alba cultural, Havana. Cuba.
2017. III Edition of the Plastic Arts Salon, Guáimaro, Camagüey. Cuba.
2017. Collective Exhibition, One of a Hundred, Sculpture Workshop Gallery Rita Longa. Las Tunas. Cuba.
2017. Review of the itinerant collective exhibition, Aires de Cubanía, Ibero-American and Caribbean Magazine “Arte por Excelencias” Year VII/NO.32/2017/Quarterly. Page: 18.
2018. Salon “Plastic in April” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2019. Collective Miniature Exhibition “Painting, Noble Lady of the Spirit” Ciego de Ávila. Cuba.
2019. Collective Exhibition “Osmosis” AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2020. Exhibition Homage to Anette Delgado, Havana. Cuba.
2020 International Art Fair LUXEMBOURG 2020
2020 International Fair City of Lights Paris 2020
2021 International Art Fair GERMANY 2021
2021 International Fine Arts Fair France 2021
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 TranslateCristian Mesa Velázquez
Crimson Embrace, 2026
Oil on canvas
Signed (lower right)
Includes certificate of authenticity issued and signed by the artist
In “Crimson Embrace,” Cristian Mesa Velázquez invites us to a moment of intimate surrender. The legs float lightly in the blue water while a red lifebuoy supports them, creating an image of trust, beauty, and serene surrender. The intense red of the lifebuoy seems to hug the figure, becoming a point of warmth and security amid the fresh blue that surrounds it.
This work evokes the feeling of letting oneself go, of trusting, and of finding peace in the liquid element. The contrast between the vibrant red and the deep blue generates an atmosphere charged with sensuality and emotion. Light filtering from the surface dances across the skin and the lifebuoy, creating sparkles that bring the scene to life and transmit a nearly tactile sense of freshness and movement.
“Crimson Embrace” speaks to the moment when one surrenders to the water without fear, supported by something that cares for them. It is an image of freedom and protection at the same time, of beauty in vulnerability and of that deep connection between the human body and nature. The viewer can feel the calm, the lightness, and the subtle romance of that moment suspended between two worlds.
Cristian Mesa Velázquez continues to develop the series “Underwater Thresholds,” in which he explores the human body in the water as a space of transformation, emotion, and beauty. In this series, the artist investigates how light, movement, and color can convey sensations of surrender, freedom, and intimate connection. “Crimson Embrace” is part of this ever-evolving collection.
A contemporary work of great sensitivity and poetic charge, ideal for collectors seeking figurative art with emotional depth, sensory beauty, and the capacity to awaken feelings of calm, desire, and connection.
A valid tracking number is provided to monitor the order’s journey and typically takes 2-7 days depending on the destination via 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, and are shipped registered with a tracking code within 3 business days after payment.
Check the contents in the presence of the delivery person.
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.” 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 in April.” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2013. Collective Exhibition “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 Exhibition, Aires de Cubanía. Casa del Alba cultural, Havana. Cuba.
2017. III Edition of the Plastic Arts Salon, Guáimaro, Camagüey. Cuba.
2017. Collective Exhibition, One of a Hundred, Sculpture Workshop Gallery Rita Longa. Las Tunas. Cuba.
2017. Review of the itinerant collective exhibition, Aires de Cubanía, Ibero-American and Caribbean Magazine “Arte por Excelencias” Year VII/NO.32/2017/Quarterly. Page: 18.
2018. Salon “Plastic in April” Provincial Center of Plastic Arts, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2019. Collective Miniature Exhibition “Painting, Noble Lady of the Spirit” Ciego de Ávila. Cuba.
2019. Collective Exhibition “Osmosis” AHS, Las Tunas. Cuba.
2020. Exhibition Homage to Anette Delgado, Havana. Cuba.
2020 International Art Fair LUXEMBOURG 2020
2020 International Fair City of Lights Paris 2020
2021 International Art Fair GERMANY 2021
2021 International Fine Arts Fair France 2021
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
Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Abrazo Carmesí
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Spain
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
52 cm
Width
82 cm
Style
Realism
Period
2020+
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