Two Nudes, 2016, an evocative painting showcased at The Art Design Project in Miami, deftly captures the essence of human intimacy and vulnerability. The artwork reflects the gallery's commitment to promoting both established and emerging artists, offering viewers a profound exploration of contemporary expression. This piece not only enriches the visual narrative of our collection but also aligns impeccably with our values of fostering insightful art and design. Experience the depth and nuance of Two Nudes, 2016, as it seamlessly integrates .
Two Nudes, 2016. Painting
Two Nudes, 2016
Patel, carbon pencil, ink on archival paper. Mounted on boar
Dimensions:
Image size: 40.5 H x 55.5 W in.
Mounted on acid-free board: 41 H x 56 W in.
Celso Castro is a referent of Colombian Caribbean art who has been drawing men for more than four decades, studying at the Pratt Institute in New York. In his works, Castro exalts the male genitalia, putting into tension the limits imposed by the sex/gender system that are part of an unquestioned patriarchal and phallocentric order. Most ment the ones he portrays are inhabitants of the Colombian coast, also constructing alternative ways of conceiving Latin American identity. By breaking taboos on corporality and male sexuality, his work has been censored on many occasions due to public accusations of immorality and pornography.
