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Artworks
Nicolás Leiva American, b. 1958
Barca IV, 2024Under glazed ceramic18.5 x 9 in
47 x 22.9 cmFurther images
A recurring motif in Leiva’s work is barcas, or boats, representing a passage of the mind and body. The starkness of desaturation of this work against Leiva’s usual vibrancy causes...A recurring motif in Leiva’s work is barcas, or boats, representing a passage of the mind and body. The starkness of desaturation of this work against Leiva’s usual vibrancy causes a striking and necessary lull of the overarching color tonality. The vessel is elevated and unmoving. It has placed biomorphic passengers on a pedestal without purpose or intended journey. The two inclusions of color, the dark blue and gold, create a focal point, each curving to follow a golden spiral.Exhibitions
Nicolás Leiva: Realms of Rebirth, Ruiz-Healy Art, New York, 20251of 2
