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Sergio Aranda ART

Metropolis – Large Barcelona Panot Textured Painting | 32x24” Mixed Media

Metropolis – Large Barcelona Panot Textured Painting | 32x24” Mixed Media

$1,157.00 USD
$1,157.00 USD
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Metropolis
by Sergio Aranda

The Concept & Urban Archaeology

Metropolis is a monumental abstract artwork that explores the memory of the city through texture and material. Inspired by Barcelona's architectural heritage, the piece incorporates the iconic Panot paving tile pattern into a raw industrial landscape, evoking the weathered surfaces, hidden histories, and urban poetry of the Mediterranean metropolis.

Materials & Tactile Depth

Handcrafted in Barcelona, Spain, this unique artwork is created on a heavy-duty wood panel using a sophisticated mixed-media process. The relief surface is gradually built through layers of structured gesso, natural sawdust, acrylic paint, and hand-blended mineral pigments.

Areas of authentic rust and oxidation emerge naturally throughout the composition, creating a rich sculptural texture that changes with the light and reveals new details from every angle.

Specifications

Size: 31.5" × 23.6" × 1.6" (80 × 60 × 4 cm)

Medium: Acrylic, structured gesso, natural sawdust, iron oxidation, and mixed media on premium wood panel.

Year: 2025

Gallery Presentation

The artwork features deep 1.6-inch (4 cm) fully painted edges, allowing it to be displayed without the need for an external frame. Ready to hang and designed to make a strong visual statement in contemporary interiors.

Hand-signed by the artist on the reverse.

Protection & Worldwide Shipping

The surface is sealed with multiple layers of archival-quality artist varnish to protect the delicate oxidation details and preserve the richness of the pigments for decades to come.

The artwork arrives with an official Certificate of Authenticity and includes free fully insured worldwide shipping via FedEx or DHL priority courier service.

 

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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