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Untitled, Mix media,
2020
Roberto Fonfria
Painting : acrylic, plastic, collage, photo transfer
50.8 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm 20 x 16 x 0.1 inch
€909
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Unique work
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Hand-signed by artist
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Dimensions cm • inch
50.8 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm 20 x 16 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Framing
White wood frame with plexiglass
Artwork dimensions including frame
61 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm 24 x 20 x 1 inch
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Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: United States
Close Before Striking X, 2014 Image size: 20 in. H x 16 in. W Frame size: 24 in. H x 20 in. W x 1 in. D Collage, watercolor, and graphite Mounted on a white frame.
This mixed media artwork presents an intriguing exploration of identity and self-perception. Mounted on a tan background, four distinct faces are depicted in grayscale, each altered with vivid splashes of color and handwritten annotations. In the top left section, a face is obscured with a red strip bearing the text "NOT EVERYONE HAS." This striking element instantly captures attention, questioning the universal nature of experiences and identity. Adjacent, another face features additional red and blue markings, drawing the viewer into a narrative of imagined self as expressed by "SHE LIKED TO IMAGINE HERSELF AS A PEAR." Below, the lower left face is captioned with, "SHE SINGS THE PAST, WILL RING THE PAIN, AND SHE WILL HEAR HER OWN VOICE ON THE TAPE," providing a poetic yet cryptic insight into memory and emotion. Beside it, the final image is bluntly marked with the phrase "THE WITCH SAID SHE WAS A CAT," further emphasizing themes of transformation and mythical identity. The piece effectively uses collage and text to provoke thought about how people perceive themselves versus how they are perceived by others. The combination of bold typography and expressive color markings contrasts with the otherwise monochrome faces, creating a compelling tension that encourages deeper viewer engagement. The work challenges conventional boundaries, inviting interpretation and reflection on the complexities of personal identity.
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The Art Design Project - Art Gallery • United States
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Roberto Fonfría lives and works in Miami, Fl.
He was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1969.
Roberto Fonfría creates stories through a random mix of found images, photographs, drawings, and words. He combines these elements and builds layers and textures using acrylics, common objects, and collage. His work explores human behavior and social rules with a critic eye and humor, touching on personal themes such as dreams, fears, and memories.
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He was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1969.
Roberto Fonfría creates stories through a random mix of found images, photographs, drawings, and words. He combines these elements and builds layers and textures using acrylics, common objects, and collage. His work explores human behavior and social rules with a critic eye and humor, touching on personal themes such as dreams, fears, and memories.
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