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Ricardo Mulero
Iris (Contemporary Abstract Geometric Painting, Diptych in Oil)

2023

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Iris (Contemporary Abstract Geometric Painting, Diptych in Oil) by Ricardo Mulero 24 x 24.5 x 1.75 inches Oil on Two Panels No frame necessary Signed on bottom left corner Contemporary Hard Edge Abstract Geometric Origami painting in oil on two wood panels in saturated jewel tones. While Ricardo Mulero readily oscillates between abstraction and representation, his paintings are alike in their handling of light, geometric composition, and painterly brushwork. The artist employs the traditional Venetian method of painting, applying thin, translucent layers of oil paint to a traditional gesso surface to achieve exquisite depth and luminosity. In his Origami series, Mulero renders flora and fauna as folding diagrams, distilling the form to hard-edge geometric compositions. The iris, a particularly curvaceous flower, is a daring choice for a subject in this series. Applying straight lines to a two-dimensional surface, Mulero suggests that the flower is unfolding and expanding towards innumerable vanishing points. These lines reach out of the painting to envelop the viewer, drawing them into to the jewel-like center from which all light radiates. The artist employs the traditional Venetian method of painting in each piece, applying thin translucent layers of oil paint to a traditional gesso surface to achieve exquisite depth and luminosity. In the aptly named "Origami" series, Mulero presents flora and fauna through different stages of folding diagrams, distilling the form into geometric compositions. Drifting into a representational realm, the "Back Stairs" series follows this exploration of geometric abstraction using interiors and the emulation of light and shadow as its stage. Local utilitarian structures and agrarian landscapes are introduced in the "Orchard" and "Rivertown and the Valley" series. The artist grew up in Puerto Rico and studied historic preservation at Columbia University and art at Parsons. He also taught interior design at Parsons. He currently resides in Hudson, NY. About the Artist: Mulero works as a designer and painter in Hudson, NY. In his exhibition design work, Ricardo has synthesized powerful narratives into relevant immersive experiences for history museums, such as the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City and the Field Museum in Chicago. His training in drawing and painting began at a young age under the supervision of Spanish painter, Don Luis Bouzà, in Caguas, Puerto Rico. In the spring of 2014, while teaching interior design at Parsons School of Design, he enrolled in an oil painting class -- which rekindled a new chapter in his painting. Since then, Ricardo has presented his work in solo and group exhibitions in Puerto Rico and New York City, including Peter Madero Gallery, Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, Ateneo Puertorriqueño, in San Juan, PR, Catskill, NY (at CREATE Council on the Arts), Taller Boricua in New York City, and FIPAP (Fire Island Pines Arts Project) Biennial. Ricardo Mulero continues to benefit from art coaching at Parsons and the New York Academy of Art in his evolution as an artist.
  • Creator:
    Ricardo Mulero (Puerto Rican)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU22713204712
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