Emilio Rama
Honor and Gucci
2021

About the Item

Emilio Rama's captivating pop art-inspired paintings featuring origami animal figures are a distinctive and original contribution to the realm of contemporary art. With a vibrant interplay of bold colors, logos, and allusions to popular culture, Rama's work serves as both a visually striking masterpiece and a thought-provoking social commentary on consumerism and entertainment. His graphic compositions ingeniously reflect the fragility of our environment, utilizing the delicate medium of paper to simulate the beauty and vulnerability of nature. This acrylic painting on canvas measures 24 inches in height and 32 inches in width, highlighting Rama's artistic talent. The painted sides of the artwork seamlessly flow as an extension of the front, creating a harmonious visual experience. Wired and ready to hang, this painting bears the artist's signature and title on the back, adding an extra touch of authenticity. Free delivery is available for those in the local Los Angeles area, and affordable worldwide shipping is available for US and international art collectors. The accompanying certificate of authenticity issued by the esteemed art gallery ensures the artwork's provenance and value. Born in 1976 in Mexico, Emilio Rama divides his time between Queretaro and Puerto Vallarta, drawing inspiration from his surroundings. Rama's original artworks are distinguished by their incorporation of elements and references to Pop Culture, offering a discerning perspective on consumption and entertainment. Guided by the teachings of renowned international artists such as Gustavo Villegas, Ramses de la Cruz, Renato Gonzalez, Patrick Petterson, and Rafael Rodríguez, Rama has honed his artistic vision. Following his successful solo exhibition at the Museum of Queretaro, Rama's artistic journey has seen him invited to participate in prestigious collective art shows and festivals such as SMART (San Miguel de Allende Art Festival) and BOARDRIPPER (Vans skateboarding and urban festival). He has also made significant contributions to the art scene through his participation in the esteemed BIENAL SANTANGEL at the Art Museum of Querétaro, where he received the APOYARTE 2013 award, presented by the Secretary of Culture of Queretaro State. Rama's works have graced both group and solo exhibitions within Mexico as well as internationally, captivating audiences worldwide. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2021 Honor and Decadence, Divart Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico 2019 Our Legacy, Dante Gallery, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 2018 The Agenda of Hate, K2 Gallery, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Netherlands 2017 Experiment for a social portrait, Museum of City of Queretaro, Mexico 2016 The Design of the Incorrect, Libertad Gallery, Queretaro, Mexico Honor and Decadence, Dante Gallery, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 2015 Erratic Leaders, Municipal Gallery of Queretaro city, Rosario Sanchez Lozada, Mexico 2014 Graphic of a Manipulated Generation, Museum of City of Queretaro, Mexico EXHIBITIONS 2022 Collective Show and Art Auction, Kanvas Gallery, Puebla, Mexico “Celebrating Contemporary Latinx Artists” Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 New Season Show, Kanvas Gallery, Puebla, Mexico Mundo E, Divart Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico Opening Show, Juan Carlos Gallery, Queretaro, Mexico 2017 National Painting Biennial, 100th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution, Libertad Gallery, Qro, Mexico 20th Anniversary of Museum of City of Queretaro, Mexico Ocular Witness, Museum of City of Queretaro, Mexico 2014 SMART Festival, Kunsthaus Gallery, San Miguel de Allende, Gto, Mexico Constelative Cartography, Municipal Gallery of Queretaro city, Rosario Sanchez, Mexico 4th Anniversary Substanz Gallery, Queretaro, Mexico Affordable Art Fair Mexico, Cuatro Siete Gallery, Mexico City, Mexico Present Show, Couturier Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA 2013 Boardripper by Vans, Libertad Gallery, Qro, Mexico I Santangel Biennial, Museum of fine Arts of Queretaro, Qro, Mexico 60th Anniversary of School of Fine Arts, University of Queretaro, Mexico AWARDS 2017 Honor Mention, National Painting Biennial, 100th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution, Libertad Gallery, Qro, Mexico 2013 APOYARTE, 1st place, Secretary of Culture Program, of Queretaro State, Mexico SCHOLARSHIPS 2014 Diploma on Arts and Aesthetic Thinking, by University of Guanajuato and MCQO, Mexico 2014 Diploma of Professional Visual Arts, by National Council of Culture and Arts, Mexico

Creator:

Emilio Rama

Creation Year:

2021

Dimensions:

Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)

Medium:

Canvas,Acrylic

Movement & Style:

Pop Art

Period:

2010-