The rabitt, 2025

Manuel Santelices   Emerging artists

A whimsical intersection of high society and surrealism. The scene unfolds with a sharp, rhythmic energy. A figure reclines in a plush armchair, blending human poise with animalistic traits. Long rabbit ears crown the head, adding a layer of playful absurdity to the sophisticated attire. The character wears a crisp white suit punctuated by a bold red tie and floral accents. This contrast creates a tension between formal elegance and eccentric imagination.
The artist leverages a background in fashion journalism to capture the essence of style and social satire. Watercolors provide a luminous quality, especially in the vibrant yellow backdrop. Red floral motifs dance around the figure, echoing the patterns on the clothing. A bottle of spirits and a glass suggest a moment of decadent leisure. Fine lines define the silhouette with precision and confidence. The composition balances negative space with saturated bursts of color. Every stroke reflects a deep understanding of pop culture and sartorial detail. The artwork concludes with a focus on the sharp black shoes extending toward the edges of the frame.

The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves the fun, art and beauty of the fashion business. The worlds of fashion, society and pop culture are captured in the illustrations, paintings and watercolors that the artist creates. In some ways they are the same characters and events that Manuel Santelices covered in the past as a journalist in New York. 

From the Fashion series Watercolor and ink on paper Signed by the artist