Still alive, 2022

by Ruse

Painting : mixed media 124 x 90 x 1 cm 48.8 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch

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About the artwork

Type

Unique work

Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

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Medium

Painting: mixed media

Dimensions cm inch

124 x 90 x 1 cm 48.8 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


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Portrait

Fantastic

Birds

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: Mexico

In this enigmatic work of art, a surreal and mysterious scene is presented that sparks the imagination of the viewer. In a nocturnal and rainy landscape, a hybrid figure stands out, a bird with a woman's body and clothes, holding an ax in his hand.

The female figure evokes a feeling of freedom and mystery. Its presence in the dark and rainy landscape creates an intriguing contrast in an enigmatic atmosphere. The mixed technique used on paper allows the artist to explore different textures and layers in the work. Meticulous detail and expressive brushwork combine to bring the central figure and its surrounding environment to life.

The dark colors and cold tones of the rainy night create a gloomy and mysterious atmosphere, while the splashes of color in the clothing of the female figure bring an unexpected and attractive contrast. The ax in the figure's hand adds an intriguing element and suggests a possible symbolic meaning. With measurements of 124 x 90 cm.
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Ilusorio Arte • Mexico

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Ruse, Still alive
Ruse

Ruse

Mexico  • 1980

RUSE, a virtuosic being whose birth occurred in the month of June in the year 1980 in the historical cradle of Aguascalientes, emerges as a destined figure to transcend in the vast universe of art. Their initial steps in the realm of plastic disciplines were nurtured within the center of arts and crafts of the aforementioned city, a sanctuary that encapsulates creative potential and fosters the cultivation of artistic skills. Subsequently, RUSE embarked on an educational odyssey, immersing themselves in the workshops of painting and sculpture in Montreal, Quebec, where the muses arose in resplendent forms.

The desire to expand their academic horizons and enrich their understanding of the arts led them to enroll in the University of Guanajuato, where they pursued higher studies in Fine Arts. Two years later, destiny guided them to a new abode in the exquisite city of Guadalajara, where they completed their artistic formation, augmenting their repertoire with architectural knowledge. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for refinement, RUSE complemented their artistic mastery with specialized studies in the restoration of graphic works on paper and illustration, imbibing the teachings of the revered Academy of San Carlos and the illustrious Institute of Philological Research at the prestigious National Autonomous University of Mexico.

The luminous creativity of RUSE has radiantly illuminated various exhibition spaces, both individually and collectively, across the vastness of the Mexican Republic as well as the realms of Montreal, Canada, and Rouen, France. Prominent among the venues that have embraced their magnificent works are the Interactive Museum of Economics (MIDE), the Cultural Poliforum Siqueiros, the Raúl Anguiano Museum, and the Benjamin Manzo Gallery, located within the renowned Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes.

The aesthetic style of RUSE unfolds majestically on a canvas that merges figuration with metamorphosis and psychedelia. Within this prodigious artistic cosmos, birds and the human figure dance in a visual symphony to narrate singular tales of everyday life. Their creations, predominantly born through the medium of watercolor and pencils, explore themes ranging from the political and personal to the mundane and mythological. Stylized lines and intense colors interweave harmoniously, forming an artistic language of subversive, introspective, and dissident nature, distanced from the conventions of romanticism.

In addition to their masterful contributions in the realm of plastic arts, RUSE has assumed the honorable role of collaborator with Article 19, undertaking commendable work in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean since 2019. In this noble endeavor, they channel their innate talent to illustrate the pieces that accompany the reports of this influential organization. Their commitment to the defense of freedom of expression and human rights shines through their artistic prowess, bestowing a powerful visual aesthetic upon the messages and testimonies that Article 19 fearlessly and passionately disseminates.


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