Yelitza Diaz

Man on the Moon I, Original Painting

2021

Artist Comments
Part of artist Yelitza Diaz's Man on the Moon series. A man sits with his shoulders hunched forward, resting on a ring. The figure quietly sits, with his legs dangling by the edge, gazing into the void down below. "It is inspired by those feelings of nostalgia that lead the human being to connect with his loved ones who remain at a distance; a magical, spiritual, divine connection."

About the Artist
Born in Venezuela, Yelitza Diaz;s life has been wrapped in the arts since childhood. She founded a gallery with her husband, who is also an artist, and was successful for many years until the crime and corruption in the local government became unbearable. They now live in South Carolina, where she makes art that explores human existentialism and the political and social developments of her native country. Her sculptures are made with ceramic techniques using a minimalist contemporary style. Fun fact: Yelitza designed the town seal for her native Municipio Falc;n in Venezuela.

Words that describe this painting: Small Being, moon, sitting, sculpture, circle, bronze, metallic, nude, people, man, figure, mixed media, modern, figurative, people, modern , mixed media artwork, white

Man on the Moon I
Yelitza Diaz
Resin, cardboard, acrylic paint, and silver leaf on cardboard
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2021
11 in. h x 9 in. w x 5 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.