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2024
Wall piece
66 x 51 cm
Unique piece
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Starting Bid: 7600 €
Estimate: 11000 €

Technique
Oil, enamel, marker, spray on canvas.
Hand-carved iroko wood frame.

Provenance
Courtesy of the Artist

Description 

Ana Barriga's work often fuses playful, nostalgic imagery with a contemporary edge, as seen in this captivating piece. Here, Barriga presents a ceramic-like figurine of a young girl, painted in her distinctive vibrant palette. The figure’s innocent expression, accentuated by wide, expressive eyes, contrasts with the neon pink and red strokes that give the work a dynamic, urban feel. The girl’s delicate features and polka-dotted attire exude a sense of nostalgia, yet Barriga’s bold graffiti-inspired touches introduce an unexpected intensity.

The piece is set against a moody, dark background, which allows the lively colors and textures to stand out. Adding a unique dimension, the custom wooden frame is engraved with repeating teddy bear motifs, blending a childlike charm with Barriga's signature style. This work exemplifies her ability to transform familiar, sentimental subjects into layered, contemporary artworks that explore themes of memory, innocence, and the clash of tradition with modernity.

Photo courtesy of Carl Kostial gallery

Ana Barriga (b. 1984)

Ana Barriga is a contemporary Spanish artist whose work stands out for its playful and subversive approach to figurative painting. Using vibrant colours, surreal figures and a good dose of humour, Barriga transforms seemingly innocent scenes into spaces full of irony and social criticism. His creative process includes elements such as oil painting, the use of spray paint and mixed media, generating works that mix the playful with the provocative, inviting the viewer to explore a universe of symbols and hidden meanings.

Barriga's work reflects her fascination with human psychology and the interplay between reality and fantasy. Inspired by popular culture, childhood games and kitsch iconography, her compositions are full of unexpected details and layers that tell stories charged with emotion and satire. With an irreverent and challenging approach, Ana Barriga has established herself as an innovative voice in the contemporary art scene, showing her work in exhibitions both nationally and internationally.