Helen Wells

Watercolor, ink on art paper - CALM WATERS

2015

This is a large monochromatic oil painting on canvas by Alexis Portilla. Oil on Canvas 48x60" Alexis Portilla obtained his Master's of Fine Arts at Columbia University in 1990 and has been working as an artist for more than 20 years. We showcase this talented artist's virtuosity ranging from the strong, bold and big to the fragile, vulnerable small exquisite pieces in beeswax and oil. Influenced by the emotion of artistic expression in music, poetry and literature, the artist finds bold expression in color, lines and shapes that resemble pictographs, and texture. Often, his pictographs depict vessels because of its significance to many aspects of the human condition. His bold linear lines, use of symbols, pictographs and strong colors create atmospheric abstracts. “Using simple forms and creating swathes of rich texture, Alexis Portilla builds atmospheric abstract paintings that convey a sense of time having passed. Brushy areas of color suggest the indeterminacy of memory, while bold linear forms speak for the present.” Meredith Mendelsohn, Art News magazine review. He has shown in group and solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. His works have been commissioned by major corporations, universities and for private collections. Education MFA, Columbia University (1990) BFA, Pratt Institute Selected Public Collections Penn State University New York Public Library Selected Corporate Collections Harvard Club...

This is a gorgeous piece with multi layering of jewel-like colors and brushwork, by Alexis Portilla. Images show various details. Painting subject to availability and 1stdibs buyer protected purchase and shipping with returns subject to terms. Inquire directly to get complimentary consult of a digital rendition of painting in your space. The artist, Alexis Portilla, shows that his artistic virtuosity ranges from the strong and bold and big to the fragile, vulnerable small exquisite pieces in beeswax and oil (Pale Fire...

This is rich, vibrant and strong abstract expressionist piece by an established artist who has received recognition for his work. The piece is rich in poetic significance and symboli...

Influenced by artistic expression in music, poetry, literature, and drawing inspiration from concepts in art and science, the artist finds bold expression in color, lines and shapes ...

This is a beautiful piece by Alexis Portilla. The rich inky greys and blacks of this piece contrasts against the symbolism of vessels and pictographs. Vessels are a recurring theme i...

Influenced by artistic expression in music, poetry and literature, and drawing inspiration from concepts in art and science, the artist finds bold expression in color, lines and shap...

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