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Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

Colombian, b. 1955

Artist Rafael Saldarriaga brings elements of his native Colombia into vivid focus by way of bright still lifes and figurative portraits with darker, more somber tones. Whether capturing a bowl of oranges with realistic clarity or depicting an otherworldly basket of apples on a table against the backdrop of dry prairie, Saldarriaga creates work with a unique essence.

Born in Medellín, Colombia, Saldarriaga graduated from the School of Urban and Architectural Design at Pontifical Bolivarian University in 1983. He began his journey to being a painter in 1984 and moved to the United States in 1993, settling in New Mexico for a couple of years. From 1994 to 1995, Saldarriaga performed live drawings at Hardwood Hoffman Studio in Albuquerque. He then relocated to Hawaii and, from 1997 to 1998, did live drawings for the Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center on Maui. 

Throughout his career, Saldarriaga has exhibited in solo and group shows, including the 1996 Sapporo International Art Festival in Japan, in which he won the Premier Prix du Public award.

After his time in Hawaii, Saldarriaga moved to New York City, where he also performed live drawings and exhibited his work from 1998 to 1999. He later moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he currently lives and works, creating more wonderful still lifes and surrealist figurative work.

On 1stDibs, explore a wide selection of Rafael Saldarriaga’s still life, figurative and landscape paintings.

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Artist: Rafael Saldarriaga
Tropical Fruit In The Basket
Tropical Fruit In The Basket

Tropical Fruit In The Basket

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Large Tropical Fruits In the Basket. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii established his residency in New York City. He studied in Live de Zulateqi's Art Academy and also graduated from the school of Architecture and Urban Design with Pontificia Bolivariana University. In 1984 he became a full-time painter. SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2005- Galleria de Arte El Taller, Medellin, Colombia 2003-4 Notes in Color, Colombian Center Gallery, New York City 2000- Artist on the Scene, AMC Gallery, New York City 2000- Bodegones, Colombian Government Trade Bureau, New York City 1998- Still Life, United Nations Secretarial Bldg., New York City Bodegones, Consulate General of Colombia, New York City 1999-01. Open Studio, New York, NY 1985- Club Campestre, Cali Colombia 1984-93- Open Studio, Medellín, Colombia 1976- Academia de Arte Libe de Zulategi y Mejia, Medellín, Colombia GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2006. Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, Open Studios, New York, NY 2005. Latin American Expressions, The Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library, CT 2004. Latin American Art Exhibition, Wally Findlay Galleries, New York, NY 2008 Latin American Art Exhibition, Wally Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach, FL 2001. Drawings and Photographs, Gunter Knob Studio, New York City 1999. New House Galleries for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, NY . Selected Latin Artists, Art Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey . Chelsea Art Walk, New York, NY 1998. AT&T Latino Art Festival 1998, Queens, NY . Latin American Art in the 90s, St. Johns University, Jamaica, New York . Chelsea Art Festival, New York City . The Belle Arts Gala, NE Gallery, New York City 1997. Hui No’eau Visual Art Center Open Studio, Maui, Hawaii . Colombia in New York, Euroamerica Gallery, New York City . Gran Prix...

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2010s Contemporary Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

White Lilys Landscape
White Lilys Landscape

White Lilys Landscape

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

White Lily Naranjas And Oranges 2021 RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii establishe...

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2010s American Impressionist Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still Life With Oranges In The Basket
Still Life With Oranges In The Basket

Still Life With Oranges In The Basket

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Still Life with Oranges in the basket at night, framed. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico a...

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2010s Realist Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Basket Full Of Flowers
Basket Full Of Flowers

Basket Full Of Flowers

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Basket full of flowers, Artist signed, mixed media, oil on canvas. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in Ne...

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2010s Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Rosadas In The Landscape
Rosadas In The Landscape

Rosadas In The Landscape

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Rosadas 2022 RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii established his residency in New Y...

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2010s Contemporary Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Basket Of Oranges In The Landscape
Basket Of Oranges In The Landscape

Basket Of Oranges In The Landscape

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Basket of oranges in the landscape. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii established...

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2010s Contemporary Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Oranges
Still Life with Oranges

Still Life with Oranges

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Still Life with oranges canvas size 16x20 framed 22.5x26.5 RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United St...

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2010s Pointillist Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Pink Chrysanthemums In The Basket
Pink Chrysanthemums In The Basket

Pink Chrysanthemums In The Basket

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Basket Full Of Pink Chrysanthemums 2021 RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After livin...

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2010s Impressionist Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Oranges In The Basket
Oranges In The Basket

Oranges In The Basket

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Still Life with oranges in the basket. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii establi...

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2010s Impressionist Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition
Abstract Composition

Abstract Composition

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Abstract Composition 2024 Large abstract with texture, artist signed and titled. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. Aft...

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2010s Abstract Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Lilies In East Village New York
Lilies In East Village New York

Lilies In East Village New York

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Lilies in East Village New York. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii established his residency in New York City. He studied in Live de Zulateqi's Art Academy and also graduated from the school of Architecture and Urban Design with Pontificia Bolivariana University. In 1984 he became a full-time painter. SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2005- Galleria de Arte El Taller, Medellin, Colombia 2003-4 Notes in Color, Colombian Center Gallery, New York City 2000- Artist on the Scene, AMC Gallery, New York City 2000- Bodegones, Colombian Government Trade Bureau, New York City 1998- Still Life, United Nations Secretarial Bldg., New York City Bodegones, Consulate General of Colombia, New York City 1999-01. Open Studio, New York, NY 1985- Club Campestre, Cali Colombia 1984-93- Open Studio, Medellín, Colombia 1976- Academia de Arte Libe de Zulategi y Mejia, Medellín, Colombia GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2006. Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, Open Studios, New York, NY 2005. Latin American Expressions, The Flinn Gallery, Greenwich Library, CT 2004. Latin American Art Exhibition, Wally Findlay Galleries, New York, NY 2008 Latin American Art Exhibition, Wally Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach, FL 2001. Drawings and Photographs, Gunter Knob Studio, New York City 1999. New House Galleries for Contemporary Art at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, NY . Selected Latin Artists, Art Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey . Chelsea Art Walk, New York, NY 1998. AT&T Latino Art Festival 1998, Queens, NY . Latin American Art in the 90s, St. Johns University, Jamaica, New York . Chelsea Art Festival, New York City . The Belle Arts Gala, NE Gallery, New York City 1997. Hui No’eau Visual Art Center Open Studio, Maui, Hawaii . Colombia in New York, Euroamerica Gallery, New York City . Gran Prix...

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2010s Realist Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Red Lily Love And Passion
Red Lily Love And Passion

Red Lily Love And Passion

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Red Lily Love And Passion 2022 RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii established his ...

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2010s Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Still Life With Lilys
Still Life With Lilys

Still Life With Lilys

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Lilys 2022 RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii established his residency in New Yo...

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2010s Contemporary Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Yellow Lilies By The Window New York
Large Yellow Lilies By The Window New York

Large Yellow Lilies By The Window New York

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Yellow Lilies By The Window New York From the artist studio in Chelsea New York. Rafael Saldarriaga was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. Af...

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2010s Modern Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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White Chrysanthemums And Oranges
White Chrysanthemums And Oranges

White Chrysanthemums And Oranges

By Rafael Saldarriaga

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

White Chrysanthemums​ and oranges. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin, Colombia in 1955. Arrived in the United States in 1993. After living in New Mexico and Hawaii established ...

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2010s Contemporary Rafael Saldarriaga Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Rafael Saldarriaga paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, green, orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Rafael Saldarriaga in canvas, fabric, oil paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Rafael Saldarriaga paintings, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fabian Jean, Josh Talbott, and Ksenya Istomina. Rafael Saldarriaga paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,200 and tops out at $35,000, while the average work can sell for $12,500.