Yelitza Diaz

Small Climber on White, Original Painting

2021

Artist Comments
"This piece was inspired by the ability of some individuals to survive and move successfully in difficult and unfair situations," says artist Yelitza Diaz. "They overcome every obstacle with success and enjoyment. Individualism as a way of life." The piece is a ceramic sculpture that has been finished in a way to look like bronze. Each Small Being is individually hand-modeled with clay at a high temperature and painted in bronze. It is then placed on a solid wood panel, which has been painted.

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: climber, climbing, Small Being, people, wall sculpture, man, bronze, people, representational, modern , mixed media artwork, white

Small Climber on White
Yelitza Diaz
Ceramic, acrylic paint on wood
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2021
8 in. h x 8 in. w x 3 in. d
1 lbs. 8 oz.