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Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos
Los Cuatro Elementos De La Naturaleza (The Four Elements of Nature)

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Porcelain (Edition is limited to sixty numbered pieces plus six artist’s proofs numbered EA; measures 17” x 10.25”). This one is numbered 17/60. “Los Cuatro Elementos De La Naturleza” (“The Four Elements of Nature”) contemplates the classic subject of the four elements of nature: earth, water, fire and air. Beautifully unfolding in the bas-relief design of the vase is Alvar’s unique interpretation that rhythmically incorporates romantic figures and objects. It is presented in three different finishes: Bronze, Verde Finished Bronze, and Porcelain. Please contact us in regards to the availability of other finishes. Alvar Suñol Munoz-Ramos, commonly known as Alvar, was born in 1935 in Montgat, Spain, a Catalan fishing village on the Mediterranean coast near Barcelona. By the age of 17, he was accepted into the Escuela Superior de Bellas Artes de San Jorge in Barcelona. In 1960, he moved to Paris and exhibited with other major Spanish artists including Picasso, Miró, and Dalí. Today, Alvar is recognized on an international platform for his exploration of the psychological and historical complexities of art-making and creation in relation to one’s environment and experiences. The examination of both interiors and exterior spaces place a significant role in all of Alvar’s works. Alvar strengthens his artistic vision through the use of various mediums including oil paintings, lithographs, watercolors, drawings, bronzes, and ceramic bas relief sculptures. His works can be found in the permanent collection of over fourteen museums worldwide and he has several public commissions around the world, including his most recent bronze sculpture created in honor of Catalan cellist Pablo Casals that is located in Paris, France. Additionally, Alvar has had three consecutive retrospectives since 2014. His first was hosted at Las Casa de Cultura (The Cultural Center) of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. One year later, Alvar had a second retrospective at the Castell de Benedormiens, in Castell d'Aro, Girona, Spain. Most recently, the Castell de Calonge in Girona, Spain recognized Alvar’s lengthy career from 1954 to 2016 with a retrospective titled, Una Vida Pintant (A Life of Painting).
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