Retrato en fondo morado, 2026
Painting : aerosol paint, acrylic, chalk · 40 x 30 x 1 cm 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
CHF 180
180 CHF
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Shipped from: Mexico
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Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
Unstretched (shipped rolled)
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
aerosol paint , acrylic , chalk on canvas
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
40 x 30 x 1 cm 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
In Retrato en fondo morado, contemporary artist Enrique Pichardo presents a captivating exploration of form, chromatic balance, and expressive identity upon a small-format canvas. Rendered in acrylic on canvas and measuring 30 x 40 cm, this original painting features an intricate abstract portrait set against a rich, velvet-purple backdrop that lends the piece a regal and contemplative atmosphere.
The composition is built around bold, fluid black contour lines that dissect and reframe the central visage into interconnected geometric compartments. Bright fields of primary blue, intense red, vibrant orange, yellow, white, and emerald green interact within the figure, creating a harmonic interplay between shadow and luminous color. Two distinctive, wide-open eyes anchor the canvas—the upper eye framed by light blue lashes atop a black and white arch, while the lower eye rests within a dark, curving form, accompanied by fine green-striped linework along the outer edge. The contrast between the deep violet background and the warm, energetic hues generates a striking visual rhythm.
Pichardo’s energetic figurative portraiture dialogues with the work of Pablo Picasso through its synthetic cubist fragmentation and dual perspectives, while echoing the poetic symbolism of Joan Miró and the spontaneous graphic freedom of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Rooted in naïve art and neo-expressionism, the artwork radiates an uninhibited, joyful spirit that transforms emotional intuition into a compelling visual statement.
Born in Mexico City, Enrique Pichardo studied at the prestigious Escuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado “La Esmeralda” before charting his own path centered on spontaneity, emotional truth, and vibrant color. Fusing European modern art influences with Mexican contemporary art sensibilities, his works have been showcased in prominent cultural institutions such as the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Museo Dolores Olmedo, and the Museo de Arte Popular, alongside exhibitions in Miami, Spain, and Singapore. Held in distinguished private collections internationally, this piece represents an exceptional addition for art lovers and collectors of contemporary Latin American art.
Presentation
Enrique Pichardo Egea, a being of remarkable artistic temperament, unfolds before our eyes a singularly fascinating perspective. He is not just an artist; rather, he is a child with many years, as his strokes and creations transcend chronological barriers and embody the essence of sublime innocence.
Born in Mexico City on April 17, 1973, Pichardo has cultivated an innate connection with art from a tender age, finding in the simplest expressions the source of his purest joy.
Pichardo's trajectory has been built upon an intricate path, a journey fraught with crossroads and obstacles overcome with determination. After a period of experimentation during his formative years, the illustrious creator decided to reclaim what ignited the flame of his childhood passion, guiding his steps towards the revered institution of the National School of Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking, known as "La Esmeralda". However, within that sacred abode of art, Pichardo refused to be confined by what he perceived as a rigid and bureaucratic framework. Instead, he chose to rescue the naturalness of creative innocence that had inhabited him since childhood.
He returned to the primordial, to the realm of freedom, ceaselessly experimenting until he rediscovered the imprint that had pulsed within him since his early years, ultimately defining the distinctive style he proudly wields today with singular mastery.
Today, the eight-year-old child dwelling deep within Enrique Pichardo manifests himself in all his magnificence through a pictorial composition infused with his inimitable personality, where body, mind, and soul converge harmoniously. Thus, the virtuoso artist presents us with authentic, intimate communications, imbued with a musical, obsessive, and compulsive style. Mexican expressionism, in its contemporary manifestation, finds its most eloquent representation in him, one that has earned well-deserved recognition and immense applause in the vast Latin artistic universe and transcended borders.
Pichardo's distinctive symbolism, inspired by the everyday transformed into pulsating life, as well as primordial beings steeped in magic and vibrant spirituality, combines to create a visual language that captivates and seduces the most discerning audiences.
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