Featured image: Walk on the Wild Side, Carlos Ponce, 2023, mixed media, 24 x 24 in. / 60.96 x 60.96 cm.
Carlos Ponce's mixed media creations are a vivid exploration of texture, color, and environmental consciousness. Each 24 x 24-inch piece is a tactile journey that delves into the complexities of nature's palette, reminding viewers of our intrinsic link to the Earth and the sea. Ponce's work challenges the eye and the mind, urging a contemplation of our place within the natural world.
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True Colors
"True Colors" is an energetic burst of chromatic intensity, a visual representation of nature's raw power and diversity. Ponce employs thick, impasto-like layers to create a topography of paint that is almost geological in its appearance. This piece seems to represent the Earth's fiery core, alive with moving tectonic plates of color, evoking the volatile beauty of our planet's creation and ongoing transformation.
Limelight
In "Limelight," Ponce captures the dramatic interplay between the vibrant life of the ocean floor and the ethereal glow of sunlight through water. The organic shapes and metallic hues converge to create a sense of motion, as if the viewer is witnessing the ocean's pulse. This piece speaks to the protection of the underwater ecosystem, highlighting the fragile beauty that demands our respect and preservation.
Eva Tomando el Sol
"Eva Tomando el Sol" is a tapestry of colors and textures that pays homage to the serene moments at the beach, where the sun’s embrace is a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship. The contrast of bright, lively colors with the grounded earth tones underscores the duality of our experience with nature: one of joy and responsibility.
Through his art, Carlos Ponce not only depicts the splendor of the natural world but also invokes a sense of duty towards its protection. His vivid mixed media pieces are a call to action, a prompt for ecological awareness presented through a canvas rich in both material and message. Ponce’s artworks are not only visually striking but also serve as a poignant reminder of the fragility and resilience of our environment.
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