Mitos andinos I (Andean Myths I)
- Oil and collage on canvas (Mixed media with jute and textiles)
- 99 x 99 cm
- 2025
- Enmarcación: Sí
- Certificado: Sí
$6.760
“A monumental regeneration of ancestral memory through matter and color.” In Mitos andinos I (Andean Myths I, 2025), belonging to the acclaimed Palingenesia series, Miguel Betancourt presents a large-format artwork (99 x 99 cm) where texture takes center stage. Emerging over a background of vibrant pink intensity, anthropomorphic figures are constructed through jute and raw textile collage. This piece merges the strength of oil paint with the tactile warmth of natural materials, forging a bridge between contemporary art and the spiritual archaeology of the Andes. A visual rebirth celebrating the persistence of our foundational myths.
Description
Mitos andinos I (Andean Myths I): The Rebirth of Matter in Palingenesia
This large-format artwork represents a milestone within the Palingenesia collection. The term, referring to the concept of “regeneration” or “rebirth”, manifests here not only as a theme, but as a physical process of construction and assembly.
In-Depth Artwork Analysis:
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Composition and Spatiality: Occupying a near-perfect square of 99 x 99 cm, the piece dominates the space with a totemic presence. The six central figures appear to be in a state of metamorphosis, integrated into the background while claiming their own identity through relief.
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Collage as Language: The use of jute sacks and textile fragments is not merely decorative. Betancourt uses these elements to evoke the warp of pre-Columbian textiles and the rusticity of the earth. The collage brings a three-dimensionality that invites the viewer to a tactile and sensory experience.
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Chromatic Symbolism: The contrast between the pink/fuchsia background and dark blocks creates a dramatic depth. The blues, greens, and yellows decorating the figures suggest ritual garments or attributes of ancient deities reawakened in the present.
“In ‘Mitos andinos I (Andean Myths I)’, the canvas becomes a territory of excavation. Palingenesia is the act of gathering the fragments of our history to give them a new, vibrant, and tangible life.” — Miguel Betancourt.
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“In Miguel Betancourt’s work, color is not mere filling; it is a living language that rescues the transparency of wax paper to remind us that light is the soul of form.”
Humberto Montero Estrella