Sergio Aranda ART
Besos en el Corazón del Óxido – Original Rust Textured Mixed Media Painting | 16x13"
Besos en el Corazón del Óxido – Original Rust Textured Mixed Media Painting | 16x13"
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BESOS EN EL CORAZÓN DEL ÓXIDO
Kisses in the Heart of Rust
by Sergio Aranda
The Concept & Emotional Pareidolia
Besos en el Corazón del Óxido is a profound abstract artwork that explores the fragile relationship between love, memory, and the passage of time. Acting as a quiet visual sanctuary, this original mixed-media painting reveals a poetic world where material transformation encounters deep human emotion.
Within the textured relief, two subtle faces gradually emerge through the phenomenon of pareidolia. Hidden among layers of oxidation, erosion, and weathered surfaces, these elusive forms evoke an intimate encounter suspended in time. Their presence suggests enduring affection, shared memories, and the remarkable ability of love to persist even as everything around it changes.
The painting creates a powerful dialogue between permanence and impermanence, beauty and decay, inviting viewers to discover their own emotional narratives within the surface.
Materials & Tactile Depth
Handcrafted in Barcelona, Spain, this unique artwork features an extraordinary matérico presence. Its sculptural relief is created through multiple layers of structured gesso, natural sawdust, acrylics, and genuine iron pigments subjected to carefully controlled oxidation processes.
The rich, cratered topography celebrates the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi—the appreciation of imperfect, weathered, and transforming surfaces shaped by time. Real rust textures interact dynamically with changing light conditions, creating subtle shadows and revealing new visual details throughout the day.
Specifications
Size: 16.1" × 13.0" × 0.8" | 41 × 33 × 2 cm
Medium: Acrylic, structured gesso, genuine iron rust, and mixed media on canvas
Year: 2023
Gallery Presentation
The artwork features beautifully finished and fully painted edges, allowing it to be displayed without the need for an external frame. It arrives ready to hang and is designed to bring emotional depth, organic warmth, and sophisticated contemporary character to modern interiors and private art collections.
Hand-signed by the artist on the reverse.
Protection & Authenticity
The surface is sealed with multiple layers of archival-quality artist varnish to stabilize the oxidation effects and preserve the delicate textures for decades to come.
The artwork is accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Worldwide Shipping
FREE worldwide insured shipping.
Professionally packaged and shipped with tracking via FedEx or DHL Priority Service for maximum security and peace of mind.
Art Care & Preservation
Art Care & Preservation
- 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
Certificate of Authenticity
- 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).
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
- 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.
- 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.
