"The Virgin of Water" is part of the series of Virgins that Antonio García Villarán has been painting for years. It is the third he has created, and together with "The Virgin of María Luisa" and "The Virgin of Fire," they form a triad in which elements such as earth, fire, and water are the true protagonists. This figure is found under the ocean, surrounded by imaginary corals, impossible seaweed that serves as a crown, and the remains of branches at her feet, reminiscent of the crescent moon that is one of the symbols of representations of the Immaculate Conception in art history. A strong light comes from above and illuminates this romantic skeleton, which, like its predecessors, is blindfolded. The painting has very pronounced impasto, and if we look closely at any of its corners, it seems as if we are contemplating an abstract work. The plasticity, transparency, and fluidity of water are represented here in such a way that it seems to drench us when we stand before this new icon.
Technique: Oil
Support: Canvas
Measurements: 195 X 130 cm
Date of completion: July 2023
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Avoid direct sunlight. Preferably place in a cool, dry place.
