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Sergio Aranda ART

The Border That Came Home – Original Swiss Flag Textured Painting | 20x20” Mixed Media

The Border That Came Home – Original Swiss Flag Textured Painting | 20x20” Mixed Media

€780,00 EUR
€780,00 EUR
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The Border That Came Home

For centuries, Switzerland stood like an island among mountains — a nation defined by its borders, its neutrality, and an identity shaped apart from the great continental projects.

The white cross remains at the center, seemingly unchanged, firm and recognizable. Yet a stain of rust advances from the edges. It is neither invasion nor decay. It is time. It is contact. It is the silent transformation that occurs when borders cease to be barriers and become passages.

Switzerland’s entry into the Schengen Area changed more than the movement of people. It altered perceptions of distance, belonging, and difference. The rust symbolizes that slow and irreversible process: the mark left by every exchange, every encounter, every opening to the outside world.

This work does not judge. It neither celebrates nor condemns. It simply observes.

Because borders may disappear from maps while remaining alive in memory. And sometimes, when we believe we have opened a door to the world, we discover that the world has quietly entered us as well.


Specifications & Dimensions
  • Size: 19.7" x 19.7" x 0.6" | 50 cm x 50 cm x 1.5 cm (Perfect square medium format)
  • Medium: Acrylic on canvas, mixed media, structured gesso, and organic erosion poetry
  • Year: 2026
  • Artist: Hand-signed on the back by Sergio Aranda (Barcelona)
  • Edges: Beautifully painted edges, ready to hang without a frame
  • Protection: Sealed with multiple protective coats of high-end artist varnish
Shipping & Authenticity
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included and signed by the artist.
  • Shipping: FREE worldwide priority shipping (Fully insured, professionally crated, and tracked via FedEx/DHL for absolute safety to the United States).


Art Care & Preservation


How to Preserved and Protect Your Sergio Aranda Masterpiece
Every original artwork by Sergio Aranda is meticulously handcrafted using natural materials, fine sand, and mineral compounds. To guarantee its timeless permanence, each painting is finished and sealed with multiple protective coats of premium, archival-grade artist varnish. This protective layer shields the deep pigments and heavy, sculptural textures from environmental factors.
To ensure your fine art investment maintains its pristine condition and tactile depth for decades to come, please follow these professional conservation guidelines:
  • Display & Lighting: While the archival varnish provides high-end UV protection, we highly recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to direct, harsh sunlight. To fully appreciate the shifting shadows of the sculptural gesso, display the piece under high-quality ambient lighting or dedicated LED art spotlights.
  • Dusting & Cleaning: Due to the rich, sand-crusted organic texture, dust may settle over time. Never use water, liquid cleaners, damp cloths, or chemical solvents on the surface. To clean, gently sweep the textured relief using a dry, clean, soft-bristled brush (such as a premium makeup brush or a soft hake paintbrush).
  • Humidity & Temperature: Fine art canvases thrive in stable environments. Display your painting in spaces with controlled humidity and temperature. Avoid hanging the artwork directly above heavy heat sources (like active fireplaces or radiators) or in high-moisture rooms like small, unventilated bathrooms.
  • Handling: When moving or hanging your artwork, always hold it securely by the wooden stretcher bar edges. Avoid pressing directly against the center of the canvas to protect the structural tension and the delicate, raised mineral reliefs.

Certificate of Authenticity

Guaranteed Provenance & Fine Art Investment
Every original textured painting purchased directly from Sergio Aranda’s studio is a secure investment in authentic, one-of-a-kind contemporary fine art. There are absolutely no digital reproductions, open-edition prints, or canvas copies available. Each piece is an exclusive, singular creation meticulously cataloged for international art collectors.
Official Gallery-Grade Documentation
Your investment artwork arrives accompanied by an official, physical Certificate of Authenticity. Hand-signed, dated, and stamped by the artist, this document serves as official legal provenance. It verifies and records all critical details of your fine art acquisition:
  • Artist: Sergio Aranda (Barcelona, Spain)
  • Production Year
  • Artwork Origin: Handcrafted studio piece from Barcelona, Europe
  • Unique Specifications: Official title, precise canvas dimensions (in inches and centimeters), and the specific organic materials utilized (including sculptural gesso, fine natural sand, and raw wood fiber compounds).
Secure Studio Registry
Each modern masterpiece is officially registered in the studio’s private physical archive to guarantee its long-term market value, authenticity, and exclusivity within the global luxury art market. This legal certificate is shipped securely alongside your painting and should be preserved carefully as permanent proof of fine art ownership and future appraisal value.

Shipping & Returns

Worldwide Insured Priority Shipping
We provide premium, fully insured worldwide shipping directly from our studio in Barcelona. Every artwork is handled with the utmost professional care to ensure a flawless delivery:
  • Carrier Partners: All international orders are dispatched via trusted global express couriers, primarily FedEx or DHL Express.
  • Packaging Protocol: Paintings are meticulously wrapped in archival-grade protective layers and packed securely within heavy-duty, reinforced wooden crates or high-impact shock-absorbent boxes.
  • Tracking & Insurance: A tracking number is provided immediately upon shipment. Your artwork is 100% insured against loss or damage during transit, ensuring absolute peace of mind for your fine art investment.
  • Duties & Taxes: For international buyers (including the United States), customs duties or import taxes, if applicable, are handled professionally to ensure a seamless doorstep delivery experience.
14-Day Seamless Returns Policy
We want you to be completely in love with your new artwork. We understand that experiencing a textured painting in your own space, under your unique lighting, is essential. Therefore, we offer a serious, hassle-free, 14-day return window with no questions asked.
If the artwork does not perfectly fit your interior or aesthetic vision, you may return it within 14 days of delivery under the following professional commercial conditions:
  • No Questions Asked: You do not need to provide a complex justification. Your satisfaction is our priority.
  • Original Packaging: To ensure the safety of the piece, the artwork must be returned in its original crate or box.
  • Proper Protection: The buyer is responsible for wrapping and protecting the painting inside the box exactly as it was received, preventing any movement or damage during the return journey.
  • Refund Processing: Once the artwork arrives safely back at our studio in its original condition, a full refund will be processed immediately to your original payment method.
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