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Shadow under the Willow Tree is an acrylic on canvas by Rene Gonzalez, depicting a fox pausing to drink at the edge of a lake, enveloped by a lush and enigmatic nocturnal forest. The large-scale format of the piece reflects the artist’s formative years in Costa Rica, where he honed his skills as a mural painter. The dimensions of the piece are 250 x 300cm (98.4 x 118.11 in).
The indicated price is for the painting of the first photo only, but the whole installation can also be purchased. The installation includes the painting and the other works hanging from the ceiling (second and third photos, also acrylic on canvas) and it is at the price of 26 000 €.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the fox has become a recurring motif in Rene Gonzalez’s work. At that time, a technical issue with his visa application had kept him away from the UK for nearly a year, separating him from his English wife. Upon returning to London, he began to draw parallels between his own experience and that of the city’s urban foxes—creatures that wander the streets at night, both familiar and displaced in their own environment. Though the symbolism of the fox is layered, Gonzalez imbues it with an uplifting perspective: “I’m a pretty light-hearted and joyous individual. My works […] can have a certain ‘intensity,’ but they’re never too serious. I want the fox to be happy and have adventures as he explores the mysteries of his enchanting world.”
For Rene Gonzalez, each figurative painting unfolds like a “small story”: every piece carries a narrative, born from a feeling or tale the artist seeks to express on canvas. His compositions, often imbued with a theatrical quality, draw inspiration from a wide range of sources close to him: myths and folklore from various cultures, advertising, photography, film, and art history. He selects vivid, saturated colours with intention, harnessing their emotional power and ability to create evocative atmospheres. Much of his process involves exploring and refining harmonious chromatic relationships.
With roots in both Latin American and Western traditions, Gonzalez infuses his work with personal experience, conveyed through symbolism and allegory. His life, shaped by both chosen and imposed migrations, subtly emerges in his visual language. Dialogue plays a central role in his artistic approach: he often envisions his paintings as ongoing conversations with an imagined audience. While he embeds narrative hints within his work, Gonzalez ultimately invites viewers to arrive at their own interpretations.
“My work depicts dreamlike landscapes inhabited by animal figures, weaving together elements of mythology, symbolism, and the natural world. Through intricate forestry and celestial motifs, I explore themes of mystery, transformation, and the unseen forces that shape our understanding of reality.” Rene Gonzalez
“I loved the idea of ‘encoding’ a narrative and a particular type of ‘mood’ in an image. I often distil the thought into symbols representing the various aspects of a story I’m trying to tell.” Rene Gonzalez
- Creator:Rene Gonzalez (1983, Canadian)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 98.43 in (250 cm)Width: 118.12 in (300 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803115853892
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