Sergio Aranda ART
Broken Flag – Original St. George's Cross Architectural Textured Painting | 16x16"
Broken Flag – Original St. George's Cross Architectural Textured Painting | 16x16"
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Broken Flag
by Sergio Aranda
The Storytelling: An Icon Carved by Time
Broken Flag is a monumental abstract exploration of heritage, structural memory, and what time leaves behind. This original mixed-media painting offers a powerful, deconstructed reinterpretation of the iconic St. George's Cross—the historical foundational grid of England.
Rather than presenting a standard graphic symbol, the artwork treats the flag as an ancient architectural relic. The cross structure, slightly offset and beautifully fractured, evokes the solemn weight of medieval stone shields, weathered castle facades, and the resilient passage of centuries. It is a visual dialogue between patriotic order and organic, raw erosion, making it a sophisticated statement piece for contemporary spaces.
Materials & Tactile Topography
Handcrafted in Barcelona, Spain, this unique masterpiece features an extraordinary matérico presence. The multi-layered, sculptural surface is built gradually by applying, compressing, and breaking layers of structured gesso, natural sawdust, acrylics, and hand-blended mineral pigments directly onto the canvas.
The rich, cratered topography celebrates the core philosophy of Wabi-Sabi—the appreciation of weathered, irregular, and transforming surfaces shaped beautifully by time. The monochromatic canvas reacts dynamically to environmental lighting, casting elegant shifting shadows across the texturized cross relief throughout the day.
Specifications
- Size: 15.7" × 15.7" × 0.6" | 40 × 40 × 1.5 cm (Perfect square medium format)
- Medium: Acrylic, structured gesso, natural sawdust, mineral compounds, and mixed media on canvas
- Year: 2025
Gallery Presentation & Luxury Decor
The artwork features beautifully finished and fully painted board edges, allowing it to be displayed natively without requiring an external frame. It arrives ready to hang and is designed to bring an undeniable focal point, raw organic warmth, and sophisticated contemporary luxury to modern British residential interiors, premium offices, or minimal urban lofts.
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 mineral textures and preserve the richness of the pigments for decades to come.
The artwork arrives accompanied by an official physical Certificate of Authenticity. Hand-signed, dated, and stamped by the artist, it records your investment securely within the global luxury art market. Includes free, fully insured priority shipping via DHL Express directly from our studio to your United Kingdom 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.
