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ArtWork Details
In this painting, a horse with a nostalgic gaze leads us toward an image held within its chest: the Chaparrastique volcano—a living, breathing mountain that still smokes. Rendered in a monochromatic palette that underscores the emotional restraint of the scene, the horse becomes a symbol of strength, and of a profound connection to the land and to humanity.
This piece forms part of a pictorial exploration where time and strength are in quiet dialogue. The volcano is more than a landscape; it is an inner pulse, an emotion, a story embodied in the animal figure. The choice of Chaparrastique—which in Nahuatl means “Land of Heat”—deepens the ancestral link to territory, identity, and the body as a vessel of memory.
- Year: 2025
- Techniques: Oil on canvas
- Size: 69cm x 89cm / 27.17" x 35.04"
69cm x 89cm / 27.17" x 35.04"
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About the Artist
Rolando Chicas
Rolando Ernesto Chicas Alfaro (El Salvador, 1989) is a Salvadoran visual artist whose work explores human vulnerability, migration, and the intricate relationships people have with themselves and others. His oil paintings often feature human figures in animal pajamas and animals—primarily rabbits, d... Learn more