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Now the artist’s attention has shifted; materials, textures and dies are only considered for their mouldable qualities, it’s now the form of the painting which is most important. In these recent works we see symbolic shapes, such as the cross or the circle, highlighting the artists interest in simple forms which are however full of meaning, used by cultures across space and time. In conjunction with his new experimentation in form and symbolism, the artist begins incorporating gold leaf, appearing as a privileged materiel as of 2014. Playing with the effects of light and contrast of colours, the artists creates a bridge into spirituality and the sacred, as we find in all human civilisations. The gold used in his canvases is reminiscent of Byzantine icons, Giotto’s first humanist works as well as the sun god of ancient Egypt and even the mysterious Mayas. Whilst continuing his experimentation with material and colour, Rodolfo Oviedo Vega goes beyond his first creative approach, developing works where now the drawing and the symbols become the primary features
Print:Giclee on Canvas
Size:16 W x 12 H x 1.25 D in
Size with Frame:17.75 W x 13.75 H x 1.25 D in
Frame:White
Canvas Wrap:Black Canvas
Ready to Hang:Yes
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The art of Rodolfo Oviedo Vega is one of paradox and certain contradictions. His paintings can seem at first glance to be heavy, even opaque on the canvas, yet on closer inspection they became surprisingly varied in their textures. Parts of some works have an appealing heft, with collage elements and layers of oil paint worked into a thick impasto, while others can seem as light and delicate as fallen leaves. His compositions can seem purely abstract, and his basic visual language has remained rooted in abstraction for most of his career. Yet figuration keeps poking through in ways that give his work complexity and an enigmatic charm. The abstract forms of some works recall portraiture, while the perspectives and horizon line in others harks back to the landscape-painting tradition. Architectural elements frequently appear in Oviedo Vega’s work – railings, windows, arches, often in sombre colours that emphasise their geometric armatures – and show his interest in urban space and construction. Far from pure abstraction, these works often lead us into explorations of the aesthetic possibilities of buildings, with their multiple planes and volumes, and the architectural forms of contemporary cities, which, in Oviedo Vega’s hands, can look familiar to any city dweller yet also strange and even a bit alienating. This engagement with urban architecture also suggests a connection to his native El Salvador, the most urbanised country of Latin America. Oviedo Vega inhabits and plays out these contradictions in his work, without – to his great credit as an artist – ever trying to resolve them into neat packages, creating instead works that are complex, multi-layered and deeply human. Oviedo Vega has travelled all over the world, absorbing experiences and artistic influences that are sometimes reflected in his work, and living for a time in southern India and later Paris, where he lives and works today. His paintings are often better described as mixed-media collages, incorporating materials including sand, coconut bark, banana leaves and red wine. Roger Atwood. Rodolfo Oviedo Vega is one of those great travelers whose tales of adventures amaze us so much as they fascinate us. Adventurer from Central America, from El Salvador to Chile, going through the archipelago of San Blas, the artist has traveled along India living in Kerala and then in the Himalaya. He has crossed Europe and exposed his work in Paris, Madrid, Tallinn and Milan.
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