
Taxi Driver, June 14 (Diptych)
Celso Castro
Painting - 69.9 x 49.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 27.5 x 19.5 x 0.1 inch
$400
Painting : pencil
134.6 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm 53 x 36 x 0.1 inch
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134.6 x 91.4 x 0.3 cm 53 x 36 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: United States
This artwork is a striking charcoal and pastel portrait, showcasing the artist's mastery in capturing the human form with bold, expressive strokes. The subject is seated confidently, his posture exuding a sense of strength and presence. The outlined features are sharply defined, with intricate detailing in the face and hands, reflecting an intense focus on anatomical precision. The artist employs a limited color palette, primarily using charcoal to render deep shadows and stark contrast, while subtle hints of pastel add depth and dimension. The textured strokes embody a dynamic energy, guiding the viewer's eye across the composition. The green element in the shirt subtly breaks the monochrome scheme, introducing an unexpected pop of color that draws attention. The deft use of light and shadow accentuates the contours of the clothing and the muscular structure beneath, creating a vivid three-dimensional effect. The background remains understated, ensuring the viewer's focus remains firmly on the subject. This artwork stands out for its powerful realism and the artist's unique ability to convey emotion through minimalistic yet bold artistic choices.
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The Art Design Project - Art Gallery • United States
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Celso Castro is a reference in Colombian Caribbean plastic arts who has drawn, painted, sculpted and photographed penises for more than four decades.
In his works, Castro exalts the male genitalia, putting into tension the limits imposed by the sex/gender system that are part of an unquestioned patriarchal and phallocentric order. Most men
The ones he portrays are inhabitants of the Colombian coast, also constructing alternative ways of conceiving Latin American identity.
By breaking taboos on corporality and male sexuality, his work has been censored on many occasions due to public accusations of immorality and pornography.
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