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Other details :
Artwork on wood. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
Dimensions :
36x36in
About this artwork
In this painting, an elderly woman immerses herself in the pages of a book, accompanied by the vibrant colors that envelop her figure. Her face, marked by time, opens like a map of experiences and memories, while her hands carefully point to the words, as if not only reading, but reliving and transmitting the life contained within.
The color palette transforms the intimate act of reading into a symbol of resilience, vitality, and dignity. The blue… that surrounds it is almost an aura of wisdom, a spiritual refuge that highlights the silent strength of someone who, despite their age, continues to engage in dialogue with knowledge and memory.
More than a portrait, it is a tribute to all the women who, with simplicity and perseverance, have been guardians of knowledge. "She Who Still Reads" represents the persistence of curiosity, the value of the written word, and the certainty that it is never too late to learn.
Vilma Márquez, trained in fine arts, uses oil, watercolor, pastel, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media, crafting many of her materials by hand. Her figurative and symbolic language blends classical techniques with contemporary experimentation, emphasizing detail, intense atmospheres, and a narrative thrust that explores memory, identity, and the human condition. Her works convey profound emotions such as dignity in pain, resilience, and hope, inviting us to reflect on relationships, feminine strength, and vulnerability from an honest and poignant perspective.
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