The Trap II is an image of life experiences, a time of discovery. Although, at times, painful, it reflects a good time now. Out of bad situations, good comes out. In the trap, the bamboo wall separates two individuals by their emotions. The end of innocence is a distinct separation. Our instincts prove that our mind advises us that it is time to leave. Easy to say, difficult to move on. Adversity turns us into our worst enemy. It glooms over us and makes us feel like we are moving nowhere. But as years pass, we heal emotionally firmly, embracing our reality. Going back to those times is rewarding. Our souls become a shield where nothing is left of that fragile person we were.
The Trap II was born in a week of spontaneity in Florida. The bamboo wall, with its myriads of gray and blue tonalities, emerged without the need for intricate details, a testament to its creation’s raw, unfiltered nature.
Moreover, there was a palpable sense of freedom in the air, a feeling that I was charting my own course. This independence did not hinder me from bringing this subject to life.
As intricate as the pebbles on the ground may appear, I meticulously crafted them in three distinct tones: the top, a light brown; the front, a blend of brown and blue, where a reflective light dances; a shadow, of deep, grounding brown. Shapes evoke a sense of movement.
The place is in Ecuador, where I grew up, and I go there every summertime vacation. It is close to the Ocean, not exactly a place where you can swim. In short, is suitable for enjoying.
“The Trap II” Size 50″ x 35″ Oil on Canvas 1987
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