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Fidel Santos
Portata
2018

Name: Portata
Brand: Fidel Santos
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

$10,920

$13,65020% Off

£8,259.78

£10,324.7320% Off

€9,644.41

€12,055.5120% Off

CA$15,551.79

CA$19,439.7420% Off

A$15,779.13

A$19,723.9120% Off

CHF 9,014.03

CHF 11,267.5420% Off

MX$191,045.84

MX$238,807.3020% Off

NOK 105,897.68

NOK 132,372.1020% Off

SEK 105,757.45

SEK 132,196.8120% Off

DKK 72,095.86

DKK 90,119.8220% Off

About the Item

Fidel Santos’ Portata is a hauntingly evocative photograph that captures a single forearm and hand, reaching from the shadows with an air of longing and mystery. The image immediately recalls Michelangelo’s depiction of Adam’s hand in the Sistine Chapel, yet here, the subject is an aged and cracked remnant of a statue—its identity lost to time. Is this the hand of a saint, an angel, or simply an anonymous figure yearning for something unseen? The absence of context compels the viewer to contemplate the nature of desire, need, and the inexorable passage of time. Santos, known for his deep engagement with Renaissance and Baroque influences, masterfully captures the beauty of decay, preserving the presence of relics that may soon crumble into oblivion. Through Portata, he not only immortalizes a fragment of history but also invites reflection on the transient nature of existence and our own ceaseless reach toward the divine, the unknown, and the unattainable. Fidel Santos is a contemporary artist whose work is profoundly influenced by the rich tapestry of Old Master, Baroque, and Renaissance art. Drawing inspiration from these classical periods, Santos skillfully weaves a visual narrative that transcends time. His artistic repertoire is characterized by a meticulous exploration of iconography and symbolism, echoing the traditions of the past while infusing them with a modern sensibility. Through his art, Santos invites viewers on a journey into the realms of allegory and metaphor, where each stroke is a thoughtful homage to the mastery of bygone eras. Fidel Santos seamlessly blends classical techniques with contemporary perspectives and creates evocative artworks that resonate with historical depth and contemporary relevance.

Creator:
Fidel Santos (Filipino)
Creation Year:
2018
Dimensions:
Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
More Editions & Sizes:
30 x 30, 20 x 20Price: $12,000
Medium:
Plexiglass,Archival Ink,Mixed Media
Movement & Style:
Baroque
Period:
21st Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1227215718202

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