'EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT #3' Mixed Media on Shaped Wood
Dimension: 18”x 12”
Certification of Authenticity: Apricus Art Collection
Signature: Signed by Artist
The color palette is subdued yet diverse, with earth tones juxtaposed against splashes of more vivid colors like pink and blue, which add visual interest and focal points within the piece. The shapes seem to be made of different materials or textures, possibly paper or fabric, which contribute to the tactile quality of the work.
Vasquez's use of shape and color in a layered fashion may be suggestive of the complexity of emotions conveyed by the title, "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT #3." The juxtaposition of the shapes and the choice of colors might represent the multifaceted nature of reassurance and comfort implied by the phrase "everything's alright."
There's an organic flow to the arrangement of shapes, despite their geometric nature, which could indicate a natural order or balance within the seeming chaos. The piece has a modernist aesthetic, perhaps nodding to the collage techniques of Cubism or the color theories of Abstract Expressionism.
Overall, the artwork invites contemplation and evokes a mood of quiet optimism. The harmonious composition and carefully balanced elements resonate with the title's message, suggesting a sense of peace and order amidst a complex backdrop.
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BIOGRAPHY
René Vasquez was born in Los Angeles and attended Art Center College Of Design. After a number of years making figurative art and exhibiting, he suffered a severe case of burnout and disenchantment and stopped painting for nearly seven years. Recently, he found himself relocated to North Carolina and along with that move began to again feel the compulsion to make art. Limiting himself to minimal materials, his work is now abstract and driven by a desire to create something similar to music; a more purely reactive emotional experience of the world around him. His collages act as a sort of memory map of a life lived; layering and building until something balanced, and maybe beautiful, emerges. Every individual layer cannot be isolated, or even seen, but it is still there, creating something that contains everything that created the piece, a metaphor for how we build a life, through memory, experience, and the messiness and improvisation of living.