She is found in the night, as if she never meant to return (20), 2026
Painting : acrylic · 100 x 100 x 3 cm 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch · Ready to hang
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About the artwork
Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
100 x 100 x 3 cm 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This acrylic portrait captures a suspended moment. A woman with a deep gaze fixes the viewer. Her expression remains indecipherable. The face is drawn with precision. The light sculpts the features and accentuates the mystery.
The figurative style is imbued with the codes of street art. The background is composed of broad strokes. Luminous flashes suggest a nocturnal city. The forms fade into a controlled blur.
The composition plays on marked contrasts. The dark blue of the blazer opposes the clarity of the shirt. This sartorial rigor contrasts with the raw aspect of the brushwork.
The artist explores the notion of identity here. She superimposes layers of paint to create psychological depth. The subject seems to emerge from the darkness.
This work combines academic technique with a contemporary approach. The palette is limited to dull and nocturnal tones. The final rendering prioritizes the intensity of the gaze.
Presentation
The nomadic subject that I propose is a figure that emphasizes the need to act at the same time at the level of identity, subjectivity and differences. These are different demands that correspond to different practices. Multiplicity appears in a sequence deployed in several layers in which even contradictions can find their place
Elsa Gárate's life trajectory has always been linked to the world of art. After several exhibitions in Malaga from a young age, she moved to Barcelona where she studied art history at the University of Barcelona, graphic design and illustration, after which she combined the creation of her artistic work with her dedication to the work of advertising art director and creative director in fashion agencies.
In 2010 she set up her studio in Malaga where she now focuses on her artistic creation. Her works have been exhibited in national and international galleries and her work is part of numerous private collections in Europe and the United States.
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