Fragilidad - Y. M. Velázquez-Barzaga - XL - Spain (No reserve price)

Artwork by artist Yamila Machado y Barzaga, created using the oil-on-canvas technique on a high-quality professional canvas.
Painting dimensions: 100 x 70 cm.
Original edition.
Shipping will be handled by United Parcel Service (UPS) to Spain and Europe, and by FedEx to the rest of the world.
The artwork will be rolled, protected with several layers of packaging and bubble wrap, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the artwork has been paid for, three days are required for packing and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will arrive within ten days, depending on the destination country.
“This lot contains AI-generated images. Please refer to the original photographs to check the actual condition of the artwork.”

This sublime original work of art, meticulously created using the oil-on-canvas technique, blends the elegance of Eastern tradition with a powerful poetic message about resilience and the beauty hidden in imperfection. The painting depicts a geisha with a captivating gaze and deep blue eyes, whose skin evokes the delicacy of fragmented porcelain, symbolically joined by refined golden cracks inspired by the ancient art of kintsugi. Vibrant floral motifs in shades of pink and blue, along with green foliage, emerge across her face and torso, harmonizing with the vivid red flowers and golden ornaments crowning her traditional hairstyle. The artist demonstrates exceptional mastery of chiaroscuro, setting the figure against a dark, hypnotic background and enhancing every detail of the skin, the luminosity of the pigments, and the richness of the textures. This dazzling piece stands out for its immense visual impact and aesthetic sensitivity, making it a work of great exhibition value and a coveted acquisition for discerning collectors of contemporary art.