Canvas Fit - Alberto Ricardo - “Super Mario: El salto eterno del héroe pixelado”

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Artwork created on professional canvas using the giclée printing technique on canvas. Digital art using contemporary media and AI.

Artwork by the artist Canvas Fit-Alberto Ricardo created using Giclée print technique on high-quality professional canvas, 100% cotton, highly resistant to handling and external agents, from the Eco Canvas Roma Glossy brand, satin finish.
We guarantee a durable product with visual quality.
Painting with dimensions of 60 x 80 cm and a depth of 5 cm.
Limited edition 2/5.
On the back of the piece, you will find the details about the work.
The shipment will be made through United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and through Fedex for the rest of the world.
The work will be rolled and protected with several layers of packaging, bubble nylon, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the work has been paid for, three days are required for the packaging process and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will arrive within ten days, depending on the destination country.

In this vibrant giclée artwork on canvas, the viewer is faced with an explosion of color and dynamism that encapsulates over three decades of history and glory in the world of video games. Super Mario, the famous plumber with a red cap and unmistakable mustache, jumps towards the sky with his fist raised, as if celebrating another victory. Around him, mysterious blocks and the legendary red mushroom float, symbols of a saga that has marked generations.

The thick and textured brushstroke brings life to a playful and joyful universe, as if pixels had been transformed into oil paint. The artist manages to fuse the classic spirit of the video game with a modern pictorial aesthetic, making this image a perfect piece for collectors and contemporary art lovers with a nostalgic soul.

Since his debut in 1981 as a secondary character in Donkey Kong, and his rise to protagonist in Super Mario Bros (1985), Mario has been much more than a digital avatar. He has become an intergenerational symbol, a hero who has transcended cultural and technological borders. He has starred in over 200 games, been the face of legendary consoles like the NES, SNES, Wii, and Switch, and has been an integral part of Nintendo's growth as an entertainment empire.

Every jump Mario makes in this work refers to a memory: the first time we touched a console, the first 'Game Over,' or the thrill of rescuing Princess Peach after traversing castles, dungeons, and skies. Mario is, in essence, a promise of joy, a playful challenge, of infinite worlds to explore.

The interesting aspect of this artistic interpretation is how the character rises above its digital origin to become a modern mythological figure. Its determined expression, the force of movement, and the light-filled, hopeful composition present it as the eternal optimist, the hero who always leaps forward, no matter how high the platform.

This giclée is a celebration of Mario's legacy and all those who once, controller in hand, jumped alongside him. More than an illustration, it is an emotional bridge to the past, a tribute to the art of video games as a form of culture, and a unique piece that will transform any space with energy and memory.

Super Mario: The eternal jump of the pixelated hero is not just a decorative image; it is a declaration of love for childhood, gaming, and the power of art to preserve what made us dream the most.

Artwork created on professional canvas using the giclée printing technique on canvas. Digital art using contemporary media and AI.

Artwork by the artist Canvas Fit-Alberto Ricardo created using Giclée print technique on high-quality professional canvas, 100% cotton, highly resistant to handling and external agents, from the Eco Canvas Roma Glossy brand, satin finish.
We guarantee a durable product with visual quality.
Painting with dimensions of 60 x 80 cm and a depth of 5 cm.
Limited edition 2/5.
On the back of the piece, you will find the details about the work.
The shipment will be made through United Parcel Service (UPS) for Spain and Europe, and through Fedex for the rest of the world.
The work will be rolled and protected with several layers of packaging, bubble nylon, and placed in a sturdy tube.
Once the work has been paid for, three days are required for the packaging process and delivery to the shipping company.
The piece will arrive within ten days, depending on the destination country.

In this vibrant giclée artwork on canvas, the viewer is faced with an explosion of color and dynamism that encapsulates over three decades of history and glory in the world of video games. Super Mario, the famous plumber with a red cap and unmistakable mustache, jumps towards the sky with his fist raised, as if celebrating another victory. Around him, mysterious blocks and the legendary red mushroom float, symbols of a saga that has marked generations.

The thick and textured brushstroke brings life to a playful and joyful universe, as if pixels had been transformed into oil paint. The artist manages to fuse the classic spirit of the video game with a modern pictorial aesthetic, making this image a perfect piece for collectors and contemporary art lovers with a nostalgic soul.

Since his debut in 1981 as a secondary character in Donkey Kong, and his rise to protagonist in Super Mario Bros (1985), Mario has been much more than a digital avatar. He has become an intergenerational symbol, a hero who has transcended cultural and technological borders. He has starred in over 200 games, been the face of legendary consoles like the NES, SNES, Wii, and Switch, and has been an integral part of Nintendo's growth as an entertainment empire.

Every jump Mario makes in this work refers to a memory: the first time we touched a console, the first 'Game Over,' or the thrill of rescuing Princess Peach after traversing castles, dungeons, and skies. Mario is, in essence, a promise of joy, a playful challenge, of infinite worlds to explore.

The interesting aspect of this artistic interpretation is how the character rises above its digital origin to become a modern mythological figure. Its determined expression, the force of movement, and the light-filled, hopeful composition present it as the eternal optimist, the hero who always leaps forward, no matter how high the platform.

This giclée is a celebration of Mario's legacy and all those who once, controller in hand, jumped alongside him. More than an illustration, it is an emotional bridge to the past, a tribute to the art of video games as a form of culture, and a unique piece that will transform any space with energy and memory.

Super Mario: The eternal jump of the pixelated hero is not just a decorative image; it is a declaration of love for childhood, gaming, and the power of art to preserve what made us dream the most.

Details

Artist
Canvas Fit - Alberto Ricardo
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
2/5
Title of artwork
“Super Mario: El salto eterno del héroe pixelado”
Technique
AI, Giclée
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Spain
Year
2023
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
80 cm
Width
60 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
SpainVerified
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Objects sold
99.83%
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