85. Florina Ioana, you are the champion

1994, Arad

Selling price

EUR 1.628

Session

Thu, 11 July 2024 19:00

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The work "Florina Ioana, you are the champion" by Paul Baraka Marat constitutes a remarkable example of exploring fundamental contrasts. The artist combines elements of religion and opulence, creating a powerful and evocative visual dialogue. Through his figurative and visceral technique, Marat manages to highlight both the differences and similarities between these concepts, offering the viewer a profound experience. The text introduced in the composition, "Florina Ioana", brings a personal dimension to the work, referring to a significant feminine figure in the artist's life. This reference adds layers of meaning, transforming the artwork into a tribute to the strong woman. In this interpretation, the human body dematerializes, and the soul is elevated above any material form, reflecting Baraka's vision of spirituality. Through this creation, the artist Paul Baraka manages to provoke and inspire, inviting the viewer to reflect on the relationship between material and spiritual.

Dimensions

width 190 cm, height 150 cm

Description

oil on canvas, signed, dated and titled on the back, in black, "Paul Baraka, Florina Ioana, you are the champion, 2023"

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