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Sergio Aranda

Crushed Icon | Original Mixed Media Pop Art – Sergio Aranda

Crushed Icon | Original Mixed Media Pop Art – Sergio Aranda

$297.00 USD
$297.00 USD
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Crushed Icon — 2026

Original Mixed Media Artwork | Contemporary Pop Art & Wabi-Sabi

Once an everyday object, now a forgotten icon. Crushed Icon transforms a discarded red can into a striking contemporary artwork, where the visual language of Pop Art meets the raw beauty of urban decay.

Its vibrant red surface, dramatically crushed and marked by time, contrasts with an aged ivory background filled with distressed textures, subtle cracks and traces of black. What was once a symbol of mass consumption becomes something unexpectedly beautiful — a small relic of modern culture.

Through layers of paint, erosion and carefully developed textures, Sergio Aranda explores the relationship between consumer culture, memory and imperfection. Inspired by the Wabi-Sabi philosophy, the artwork celebrates the beauty found in objects that have lost their original purpose.

Bold yet nostalgic, Crushed Icon invites us to reconsider the ordinary and discover artistic value in what society leaves behind.

Artwork Details

  • Artist: Sergio Aranda

  • Year: 2026

  • Medium: Original mixed media on canvas

  • Dimensions: 20 × 20 × 3.5 cm (7.9 × 7.9 × 1.4 inches)

  • Style: Contemporary Pop Art, Urban Art, Wabi-Sabi

  • Signature: Signed on the reverse

  • Authenticity: Unique original artwork

 

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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