Adolfo Arenas Alonso, Les Chats Blancs.

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PRINT
Giclée&Iris print on superalpha paper 250g.
Hand embellished by the author.

111 x 76 cm
43 3/4 x 29 7/8 in

Adolfo Arenas Alonso's 'Les Chats Blancs' (2022) transports us into a captivating and surreal circus-like world, where the artist's creative brilliance shines through. At the center of this enigmatic composition,...

Adolfo Arenas Alonso's "Les Chats Blancs" (2022) transports us into a captivating and surreal circus-like world, where the artist's creative brilliance shines through. At the center of this enigmatic composition, a man clad in a leotard sits on a chair, facing backward with a cigarette clutched between his lips. This unconventional pose invites intrigue, making us wonder about the character's mysterious story and the world he inhabits.

Three white cats play an integral role in this imaginative narrative, each assuming a distinct position around the man. One gracefully perches on his left shoulder, another finds comfort on his right leg, and a third gazes up from between his legs. The significance of the three white cats seems to emanate from symbolism deeply ingrained in cultural and artistic history. In some traditions, cats represent mystery, intuition, and independence, while white cats are often associated with purity and mysticism. Their presence in "Les Chats Blancs" adds an aura of enchantment, hinting at the uncanny and the enigmatic. Alonso's intricate hand-drawn details breathe life into this mesmerizing world, encouraging viewers to embrace the surreal and delve into the hidden recesses of their imagination.

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Adolfo Arenas Alonso Spain, 1972

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