Charles Farigola - No Reserve

Polymer sculpture by Charles Farigola

"Manos Protectoras" or "Baby in Hands" – Polymer sculpture and dripping technique by Charles Farigola

Description:

Unique work by **Charles Farigola** (Charles Farigola Bassols, Havana 1987), Cuban artist based in Madrid, known for his vibrant, exuberant and energetic **pop-kitsch** style.

This sculpture represents a **baby** (or child figure) delicately held between two large protective **hands**. The piece is made in **polymer** (polimer clay), with a solid sculptural base and a very characteristic pictorial intervention of the artist: **dripping technique** with acrylic paint in intense colors (electric blue, hot pink/magenta, white, yellow and touches of green). The drips and splashes create a dynamic, textured effect that evokes urban art and the most expressive pop art.

The baby figure appears with its head tilted upward and arms raised, conveying **innocence, vulnerability and joy**. The hands that support it symbolize **protection, care and tenderness**, a recurring theme in the artist's imagination that celebrates life, childhood and pure emotions.

**Technical features:**
- **Material:** Polymer painted with acrylics (dripping technique)
- **Condition:** Excellent, no visible damage
- **Signed**
- **Authenticity:** Original work by the artist

**Style and context:**
Farigola is a versatile artist who combines portrait, sculpture and kitsch-pop elements. His works have been exhibited at the Havana Biennial, ARTBO (Colombia), fairs in Buenos Aires, the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana and have appeared in publications such as *Vogue* and *Daily Mail UK*. This piece fits perfectly in his series of colorful and emotive sculptures, where he fuses figuration with a contemporary chromatic explosion.

**Ideal for:**
Collectors of **contemporary Cuban/Spanish art**, lovers of **pop art**, **modern kitsch** and expressive figurative sculptures. Perfect as a striking decorative piece in living rooms, children's bedrooms or modern spaces.

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