The Darkness of Feminine Symbols in Abstract Elegance

Inspired by the theme of nature and life's social patterns, Alfredo Garcia's series, "Abstract Elegance" is truly a feast for our eyes. Embedded within each color and brushstroke is a message that reaches each viewer on an intimate, individualized level. As his approach is so evocative in his manipulation of media, the viewers tend to draw different associations and emotions from the imagery and symbols within the artworks.

In the work called, "Assemblage Art", Garcia calls upon a variety of artistic elements to enforce his themes. Firstly, he employs highly feminized found objects to convey feelings of softness, making the piece firmly gender-oriented. Surrounding these objects are deep purple hues over an aggressively textured background. The surface appears as a fierce shattered-like glass that is electric in its intensity. The combination of moody darkness and textural energy suggests a negative association with the feminine symbols in the work.

Similarly, "The Gift" also evokes a sense of feminine imagery through the use of symbols. The piece reveals ladies' high heels, butterflies, roses and  hearts, which collectively produce a female aura. However, despite the gentleness of the symbols, Garcia creates a grim mood through the use of tone and brush marks. The confused, faded layers of muddy greens and dusty purples transmit a feeling of ambiguity and restlessness that  darkens the feminine symbols. 

 We also see this theme conveyed in the work, "Mermaid Goddess". There are various playful shapes embedded into the work's surface, producing a light-hearted feel. There is the silhouette of a mermaid surrounded by elaborate shells, naive spirals and sweet flowers, which lend an innocence to the overall piece. Nevertheless, there is still dim undertones encompassing the imagery. The chaotic composition and the subtle green transparent layers of paint which overlap the sandy yellow surface seem to subdue the happiness of the feminine symbols. 

                                                 





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Vintage meets Contemporary Assemblage in Flash Generation

Alfredo Garcia reveals a remarkable talent for adjoining foreign worlds together in one fantastical scene. Through his ability to unite diverse contexts, he plunges his viewers into highly innovative scenes that defies logic and awakens the senses. In his piece, "Emotional Breakdown", Garcia demonstrates this captivating motif. He incorporates imagery that addresses a vintage  style, while also using an abstract aesthetic that is vividly  contemporary. 

The vintage themes are visible in the three pictures shown through window-like cells in the composition. Each cell reveals a scene, which has a nostalgic feel due to outdated touches and faded coloration. The first cell shows s a man on an electric guitar, the second shows  a man with side burn smoking a cigarette, and the last one shows a 70s style television. Each of these scenes transports the viewer into a distinct norm from the past generation.

Garcia contrasts this vintage motif with contemporary elements. In the top left corner, Garcia paints a crystal cube encasing a diamond-like stone, representing the dimensions of time and space. This element also evokes a strong futuristic feel that enhances its displacement among the generational images. Another contemporary element is the abstracted background, showing vigorous textured brushstrokes in all directions. This focus on the purely formal aspects of painting gives the piece a fresh, current vibe. Ultimately, the combination of both vintage and contemporary themes in "Flash Generation" offer an strikingly innovative approach to assemble art.

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War Themes in "Emotional Breakdown"

"Emotional Breakdown" stands as one of Garcia's most cherished artworks. The piece captures a war-related narrative within an abstract frame. The first image shows a group of grim-faced officials grouped around a young soldier. In the next slide, the young soldier appears overwhelmed by grief and he internalizes the news he had just received. Finally, the last image shows the soldier's outpouring of emotion, leaving the viewer to assume he has received terrible news. One may infer that the news may have been about the death of a family member or loved one.  Moreover, since this image is the largest of the three, we are encouraged to focus on this area as the key part of the narrative. Here, Garcia shows us the powerful potential of story creation in art.

The style of the photos offer an outdated vintage feel. The faded monochromatic quality of the image and blurry lines gives the scene a historic integrity. The image also reveals  a high level of contrast through the stark black and whites, which reinforce the bleak condition of the scene.  The viewers ultimately sense feelings of misery and powerlessness.

The colors surrounding the images strongly evoke the solemn nature of the scene. Garcia uses muddy greens and grayish blues, which firmly convey the grime and darkness associated with war. There are also splotches of rusty reds, which add a feeling of age and dilapidation to the piece.  Furthermore, Garcia uses rigid textures through the lines that are engraved in the border's surface. This jagged grooves create a sense of roughness or feeling trapped in the trenches of sorrow. Through this seasoned use of color and texture, Garcia exhibits his mastery over the manipulation of his media.

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