Materica Celestial-Cielos y Tierra 1 , 1992
100 x 70 cm (h x w)
Mixed Technique on Canvas

"Materica Celestial: Cielos y Tierra" (Celestial Materica: Skies and Earth) is an evocative series by the renowned Spanish abstract painter Rodrigo de Vargas, which explores the profound connection between the celestial expanse and the earthly realm. In this series, de Vargas masterfully employs his signature materic technique, incorporating unconventional materials like sand, tar, and straw with traditional acrylics and oils to create a rich tapestry of textures.

Each piece within the series is a dialogue between the material and the ethereal, where the tactile roughness of natural elements contrasts with the sublime smoothness of the painted surfaces. The color blue dominates the palette, from the deep indigos of the night sky to the soft azure of a daybreak horizon, symbolizing the infinite and the divine. Touches of earthy tones ground the works, reminding us of the soil beneath our feet.

These artworks are not merely visual experiences; they are tactile encounters that invite the viewer to explore the surface as if touching the sky and earth simultaneously. The interplay of colors and textures evokes a sense of contemplation and serenity, a rare quality that makes this series stand out.

Acquiring a piece from "Materica Celestial: Cielos y Tierra" is an opportunity to own a segment of Rodrigo de Vargas' artistic journey. It's a chance to invest in artwork that captures the timeless dance between the heavens and our terrestrial existence. Collectors and art lovers should consider these works not just as decorations, but as conversations between the viewer, the artist, and the universal themes that bind us. Each painting is a meditative portal to the sublime, promising to enrich any space with depth, texture, and a touch of the cosmos.

Pixel resolution

Size = 8192 x 10240 = 83,886,080 pixels
Pixel count = 83.89MP pixels
Resolution = 83.89MP pixels
Aspect Ratio

Width / Height: 0.8
"portrait" (vertical) orientation
Sensor density

A full frame sensor would be 19.2 x 24 mm (0.8)
Pixel density would be 228 pixels/mm or 5780 pixels/inch (dpi)
Pixel pitch: 4.4 micron (very fine)

Please note:

1. This listing is for digital file, no physical item will be sent or mailed. You will see the digital file ready to download in your order once payment has cleared.

2. The photo frame is not included.

3. The appearance of colors may slightly vary depending on your screen.

4. Prints and/or files are for personal use only. Please do not share this digital file with anyone or reproduce this artwork for resale in any form.

Disclaimer: The artists and their biographies showcased here on Prinz Gallery are entirely imaginary. Any of these events and people are fictional and any resemblance to person living or dead is purely coincidental.

Exhibited by:

Prinz Gallery

Other works by Rodrigo de Vargas

La Búsqueda de Quijote (Quixote's Quest) / No. 9 , 1987
130 x 91 cm (h x w)
Oil on Canvas
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Materica Celestial-Cielos y Tierra 5 , 1992
100 x 70 cm (h x w)
Mixed Technique on Canvas
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Materica Celestial-Cielos y Tierra 3 , 1992
100 x 70 cm (h x w)
Mixed Technique on Canvas
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Materica Celestial-Cielos y Tierra 2 , 1992
100 x 70 cm (h x w)
Mixed Technique on Canvas
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5. Umbria , 2002
180 x 150 cm (h x w)
Oil on Canvas
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