Sergio Aranda ART
Music Silenced – Original Sheet Music Abstract Painting | 11x11”
Music Silenced – Original Sheet Music Abstract Painting | 11x11”
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MUSIC SILENCED
by Sergio Aranda
The Concept & the Memory of Silence
Music Silenced is a deeply poetic abstract artwork that explores the fragile relationship between music, memory, and the passage of time. Through the integration of authentic fragments of vintage sheet music buried beneath layers of textured material, the artwork transforms sound into a visual relic and melody into a tangible memory.
Like a forgotten composition rediscovered after decades of silence, the music remains present yet inaccessible, preserved beneath the surface like a precious artifact. The notes seem to hover between appearance and disappearance, creating a subtle dialogue between what was once heard and what continues to resonate within us. The work celebrates the melancholic beauty of things that survive the passage of time by becoming something entirely different.
Materials & Tactile Topography
Handcrafted in Barcelona, Spain, this original artwork possesses an extraordinary matérico presence. Its sculptural surface is built gradually using a sophisticated mixed-media technique that combines structured gesso, natural sawdust, acrylics, and hand-blended mineral pigments, carefully layered over an authentic collage of vintage musical scores.
Each layer is compressed, revealed, and partially concealed to create a rich topography reminiscent of forgotten musical archives shaped by time. Natural light interacts continuously with the textured relief, casting delicate shadows that reveal new details throughout the day.
The surface celebrates the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, where beauty emerges through imperfection, erosion, and natural transformation.
Specifications
Size: 27 × 27 × 3.5 cm | 10.6" × 10.6" × 1.4" (Premium Deep 3D Gallery Profile)
Medium: Acrylic on canvas, structured mixed media, vintage sheet music collage, natural sawdust, mineral pigments, and erosion poetry
Year: 2026
Gallery Presentation
The artwork features a deep 1.4-inch (3.5 cm) gallery profile with beautifully finished and fully painted edges, allowing it to be displayed without the need for an external frame while emphasizing its sculptural presence. Ready to hang upon arrival, it is designed to bring depth, elegance, and contemporary sophistication to any interior.
Hand-signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Protection & Worldwide Shipping
The surface is protected with multiple layers of premium archival artist varnish to preserve the delicate paper elements, mineral textures, and richness of the pigments for decades to come.
The artwork arrives accompanied by an official physical Certificate of Authenticity and includes free, fully insured worldwide priority shipping via FedEx or DHL, ensuring a safe and secure arrival at your doorstep.
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.
