Luca Cristiano

Mind Flowers II

2021

Das Kabinette 22" x 17" Edition of 9 + 3 APs Analog Presets Series Archival pigment print of treated instant film

Nirvana Baby II 22" x 17" Edition of 9 + 3 APs Analog Presets Series Archival pigment print of treated instant film

Orchid 22" x 17" Edition of 9 + 3 APs Analog Presets Series Archival pigment print of treated instant film

The Old Water Tower 22" x 17" Edition of 9 + 3 APs Analog Presets Series Archival pigment print of treated instant film

Size: 18" X 24" Image size: 15" X 20" Archival paper and archival ink Edition size: 10 Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist Print is sold matted in a 2.5" - 3" mat RICK GARCIA BIOGRAPHY; Photography has been part of my creativity throughout my life and more recently has become influential in my abstract work on canvas. The magical shapes of water gracefully floating or scattering in mid-air reveals the true god-like essence of nature. I am fascinated studying these images of bright tiny mercury-like globes, silky trails, dancing droplets and crystal clear languid sheets. Rick Garcia was born in Havana, Cuba, and very soon after, his parents relocated to Miami, Florida. He was always encouraged to follow his dream of pursuing and developing his talent in art. In later years he found a deep-rooted connection to surrealism, especially the work of Salvador Dali. Garcia had become obsessed with the unique images and amazing technique of the Spanish painter and he eventually traveled to Port Lligat, Spain to visit the home and surroundings of his mentor. After years of attending the Art Institute of Miami, where he refined his artistic vision in drawing and painting, he was soon earning an income from published illustrations. Garcia has enjoyed a rich and diverse career starting with the hit TV show "Miami Vice" commissioning him to create a mural on the side of a three story building, and used his paintings for interior shots. Apart from a growing number of private commissions, his distinctive images were commissioned by The United Nations Postal Administration in 1998 and 2003. His stamps brought awareness to the growing extinction of the rainforest and its inhabitants, and followed with the 50th Anniversary of the World Health Organization, bringing awareness to the vanishing supply of freshwater, where it earned him the prestige of the most beautiful stamp series of 2003. Garcia was chosen as an "Absolut Artist of the 90s" in the popular vodka ad campaign and with his second piece Absolut Electric, this further drew worldwide attention. 1998, 1999, and 2001 garnered him the distinction of official artist to The Grammy Awards where his creations influenced the look of the live broadcast and graced the covers of the official program book, CDs, posters, apparel, and other various items. His work included portraits of stars such as Destiny's Child, Ricky Martin, Coldplay, Santana, Celia Cruz...

Frank Sinatra at Capitol Records during a recording session for the song "Monique", 1954. "Monique" is a song Frank Sinatra recorded under Capito...

This is an original gouache painting layered over an original archival pigment print using alternative process photography. Image measures 18.5" x 9.25" on 20.5" x 12.25" Hahnemühle German Etching 100% rag paper. Ava Blitz...

print / photo. Signed by the author. Also available in limited edition of 15 - in different sizes (signed by the author).

Color Print, photographed coincidentally, hoping to evoke positive feelings. This size in limited edition of 15, signed by the author. Could be delivered also framed / different priz...

large scale photography of mesmerizing color compositions of liquid cloudscape painting in water, hypnotizing abstract liquidscapes from the body of works titled 'Hemisphere' Hemisp...

mesmerizing large scale photographic capture of strikingly abstract water surface shimmering in soothing tones of cobalt, admiral, azur and lapis blue Wave I (Abstract) by Christian...

Vestiges of a bygone era, a funky old original neon sign acts as a beacon to the thirsty. Chromogenic archival print. Signed and dated on lower r...