Leo Tanguma

Contemporary Portrait Painting of Patrick Flores

1972

Portrait (52) John F. Leonard American (1921–1987) Date: circa 1965 Oil on Board, unsigned Size: 20 in. x 15 in. (50.8 cm x 38.1 cm)

Portrait of Man (16) John F. Leonard American (1921–1987) Date: circa 1965 Oil on Canvas, unsigned Size: 16 in. x 12 in. (40.64 cm x 30.48 cm)

Pensativo Ricardo Ramírez Rodríguez Mixed Media on Canvas 80 x 100 cm 2007, MX Unframed

Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Renowned for his mastery in design and sculpture, Tena embarked on a profound personal journey in 2023, which rekindled his passion for painting after a 30-year hiatus. His return to...

The Beauty Within Us" is a compelling narrative series of paintings that celebrates the unique and diverse beauty of Black hair, serving as a powerful symbol of identity, heritage, a...

Portrait (38) John F. Leonard American (1921–1987) Date: circa 1965 Oil on Board Size: 17 in. x 14 in. (43.18 cm x 35.56 cm)

In 2020, amidst the lockdown's intensity, my art journey ignited professionally. With ample time to delve deep, I explored figurative painting and abstract drawings until early 2022. I created a different series of paintings, one standout series, "Black, Bold, and Beautiful," celebrated the radiant essence of black women through six vibrant portraits clad in Ankara suits. While one found a home with a collector in Tel Aviv, the rest lingered in my studio. Two years on, a spark ignites within me to revisit this series, infusing it with the evolved narrative that aligns and fits into the conversation my works now engage in as a Contemporary Gospeller. The notions of “Restoration and restitution” weigh heavily in my heart, reflecting on personal and global scales. While global discourse focuses on returning stolen artefacts from Africa back to their origins, my perspective delves deeper into the restoration of lost time and purpose. My point of view on Restoration and Restitution is from this notion that man can lose years of his life in futility, and when the time of profit comes, it occurs mostly at the brink of life. A profound scripture, "I'll restore the years that the locust has eaten," resonates deeply, offering a beacon of hope amidst perceived futility. When I read this verse, it distinctly jumped out at me. Wow! Years can be restored! There is hope! To make this revisiting more contextual, I look out for material which can be regarded as “used-up”, “less-value”, or “wasted” - then it appears to me that Jute sack fits into this context! The Jute sack stands for the lost years of glory, having exchanged hands from one country to another before ending up in my studio to take a new life, different from what it has been used for. Thus, the series finds renewal through the symbolism of jute bags...

El Regalo de la Persistencia, 2021 by Tahuanty Jacanamijoy Watercolor on paper Image size: 35 H x 27 W cm. One of a Kind _____________ In my work, I speculate about the origin ...

Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.