Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Stone and Thread by Aimee Garcia, 2005, Contemporary

"Vanidad II" (Vanity II" (2005) oil and acrylic on canvas, stone and thread by Cuban artist Aimee Garcia. A self portrait of herself with very detailed and intense look/sight. The detailed neck made of sewed thread and rocks give a three-dimensional look to the painting. It is Hand-signed by artist in the back. Aimeé García Marrero is considered one of the foremost painters of the new generation of Cuban artists. Much of her work is based on and reacts to the feminine condition and women's roles in society. She investigates and portrays women from different generations, cultures, and religions, often parodying traditional concepts of feminine beauty. Her mixed media images are constructed using varied material, including thread, hair, lead, and photographs, all contributing to the final representation of her ideas. Her first international exhibitions occurred in 1995 after her critical acclaim at the fifth Havana Bienal. Her work has sine been exhibited in the Dominican Republic, South Korea, Spain, Argentina, Israel, Mexico, Ecuador, COSTA Rica, and Lebanon. The measurement stated is only for the painting, not including the frame.

Dimensions: Height: 31.5 in. (80.01 cm)Width: 23.5 in. (59.69 cm)Depth: 2 in. (5.08 cm) Materials and Techniques: Acrylic,Canvas,Paint,Stone,Thread Place of Origin: Cuba Period: 21st Century Date of Manufacture: 2005