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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The Power of Emotions in Art

Art has often been revered as a powerful tool to convey emotion. Sometimes people who struggle to bear the weight of their thoughts turn to art as a way of expressing themselves. In this way, art can be perceived as a type of outlet for emotions. Moreover, the art does not necessarily have to express negative feelings, but rather a whole array of dispositions such as confusion, excitement or bliss. As a result, when mere words seem to pale in comparison to the beauty of creation, art is a wonderful way to share one's feelings with the world.

Alfredo Garcia's body of works are an exquisite example of art's propensity for expression. In each piece, he documents a part of his life or a powerful emotional state, which fuels the color and composition into a stirring marvel. In his piece, "Dragon Lion Repousse and Chasing", Garcia exhibits strength and power. The starkly contrasting black and whites as well as the freeing brushstrokes reveal the fervor of rising up from life's challenging obstacles. The dragon-like form is evocative of Garcia's ferocity and vigor as he transforms as both an artist and human.

In his work, "Mermaid Goddess", Garcia expresses feelings of bliss and playfulness. There are a variety of child-friendly patterns and designs and the central mermaid provides a symbol of myth and the sublime, a sign of our ability to dream about the supernatural. As a result, this piece lifts the viewer into a more imaginative realm, evoking feelings of happiness and wonder. Also, the use of woodsy yellows and sandy beiges reinforces humanity's connection to the earth, providing a celebration of our god-given humanity.

Garcia also expresses poignant emotion in his piece, "Observatory Life". The electric metallic blues and golds over a violently textured surface communicates feelings of disturbance and rage. Garcia also creates piercing lightning bolts, which fiercely compliment the metal ornaments attached to the border. Overall, these elements create a sense of chaos, capturing the energy of the artist's mind.

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Latin Inspired Colors

One of the motifs which Alfredo Garcia lends to his art are the beautiful Latin colors. His trademark use of rustic hues and natural tones gives his work a cultural richness, which reflects his personal identity and heritage. By integrating this personal imagery into his work, he gives his work a persona, making his art unique and individualized.

 

In "Groovy Celebrations", Garcia creatively reflects self-image through his use of colors. Along the textured border, he reveals enticing swirls of grassy greens with subtle blends of lime and brownish-reds. These earth tones traditionally represent masculinity and strength. As a result, these colors capture the artist's rugged perseverance to move forward through the tumultuous obstacles in his life. In contrast, Garcia also uses a few touches of saturated reds and blues over the quadrants of pictures. The red connotes a sense of passion which is integral to Latin culture, while the Blue represents the color of the sky and sea, a sign of stability.

A similar approach is revealed in the piece, "Eternal Sun". On the left side of the work, one sees stunning blends of warm green and yellow, revealing a sense of connectivity to the artist's Latin origins. These colors ultimately depict a desire to celebrate Latin heritage and its beauty through art. Toward the right side of the painting, the colors gradually transition into sky blues and healthy peaches. The exquisite combination of these colors produces an invigorating effect associated with the tropics.

By allowing his personal identity to permeate through the colors, Garcia allows his work to communicate intimately with his viewers. There is a passionate, yet sensitive presence that desires to make a connection. 

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Inspirations from "The Count of Monte Cristo"

In order to find creative inspiration, Alfredo Garcia's  has always been inspired by the themes from the renowned film, "The Count of Monte Cristo". As the film beautifully demonstrates the value of perseverance and good over evil, these powerful themes offer a motivating force in Garcia's work. For this reason, his works  reveal a mysterious, yet optimistic energy through his uplifting use of lines and patterns, which emerge beyond his muted colors.  This creates an odd, obscure beauty,  charging his works with elegance and spirituality.

In his piece, "Loneliness", Garcia poignantly reveals these thematic influences. The bleak area of black evokes an emptiness, which coincides with the undoing of the movie's hero, Dantes who is wrongly imprisoned for 14 years. There is also a feeling of being trapped and isolated from the rest of the world, symbolized by the earthy green hues and lively surface, which construct the border. One gains a stirring sense of resolve through the cracked areas, indicating the strength to break through  darkness and corruption. Ultimately, the golden area in the middle emanates with a bright burst of stamina and goodness.

The "Star masterpiece" is another brilliant evocation of good presiding over iniquity. The web-like maze pattern of the glorious star fish acts as an entrapping net, burdening faith in the murky waters of despair. The cloudy blues , oranges and pinks reveal a subdued vigor that is fully unleashed at the top left corner through the bright yellow. Here, the viewer may recognize a glistening happiness as one reaches the surface, the sunlight.

 

This theme is also expressed through "Snakes by the Tulip", depicting a sturdy contour of a tulip among the dismal bluish-purple spirals. The tulip is a classic springtime symbol, representing rebirth and beauty, while the spirals appear isolated and lost. This imagery connotes the feeling of isolation experienced by the noble hero before rising to his extraordinary destiny.

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