Ygartua in Venice 2025
Paul Ygartua is thrilled to announce his presence in Venice for the Carnival 2025, one of the most vibrant and visually captivating celebrations in the world. Throughout the festival, Paul will immerse himself in the energy, history, and spectacle of the Carnival, creating new works inspired by its unique atmosphere. Be sure to check back here each week as he updates this space with his latest creations, capturing the essence of the Venetian celebration.
The Venice Carnival, steeped in history, traces its origins back to 1162, commemorating the Venice Republic’s victory over the Patriarch of Aquileia. Over time, this victory evolved into a dazzling celebration of dance, artistry, and revelry, centered around Saint Mark’s Square (San Marco). Today, it is renowned for its Renaissance-era costumes and the iconic competitions for the most original masks and attire, drawing participants and audiences from across the globe.
For an artist, the Venice Carnival is a treasure trove of inspiration. Its riot of colors, the grace of movement, and the theatrical ambiance create a perfect palette. The historic costumes and imaginative masks transport visitors to another era, offering a surreal experience akin to stepping into a medieval theater.
Stay tuned as Paul Ygartua captures the magic of the Venice Carnival 2025, blending its timeless traditions with his distinctive artistic style. Let his work take you on a journey through the exotic masks, inventive costumes, and vibrant spirit of this extraordinary celebration.
VENICE CARNIVAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 60X96IN 162X243CM DIPTYCH $25,000.00
UKAMA GALLERY 1802 Maritime Mews, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C
SOLD $12,000.00
Future Conceptualism is a revolutionary technique developed by Paul Ygartua. It is a technique of reverse painting on transparent plexiglass, similar to Cloisonne Enamelling. This was an ancient method of the Chinese (whose history can date back to over 500 years) whereby a single line is etched out depicting the subject matter. Then each area painted separately, creating a collage of color in a mosaic effect.
This is a complex technique, conveying a powerful presence. A mixed media mosaic cubistic style inlaid with gold or silver, creating the design and separating the colours. It is a distortion of the subject matter, an original abstract with a sculptural effect. The element of lucidity is created through color separation combining fluorescent metallics, enamels and acrylics.
This medium I developed in 1986 and continued developing this style till the early 90’s. It is just recently that I have re-entered the challenge of working with this extraordinary medium which allows me to experiment more with my design concepts creating an ultra modern effect.
All Future Conceptualism paintings,reverse painted on plexiglass are museum quality framed (silverleaf from Spain,Italy,etc) Please note on occasion there is a reflection in the photo from the plexiglass and all borders are even. All native paintings here are on exhibit at Eagle Spirit Gallery and abstract, modern work at Ukama Gallery.
Ukama GalleryUKAMA GALLERY 1802 Maritime Mews, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.