Sometimes, artists or their agents approach me. I’m always glad to hear from them, but if the art doesn’t move me, I say thank you but don’t bring it to my readers. Today’s artists is NOT one of those. I am positively thrilled to bring you the wonderful paintings by Cuban visual artist Reynier Llanes.
The Miami resident doesn’t limit himself to one medium or even one type of subject. From portraits to farm animals to intriguing objects, Llanes conquers them all, and makes them feel new and interesting.
“I use a great deal of symbolism in my art to give depth to the subjects that I wish to express. I want my art to tell a story in a manner that stimulates the imaginations of others, especially of things never seen or expressed directly. I am drawn to rural environments that afford a send a sense of space and silence and an opportunity to unobtrusively observe the daily functions of others. As an observer it is clear to see that we are all in pursuit of life’s mission of working, loving and belonging.”
– Reynier Llanes Artist’s Statement
Whether he is working with oils, watercolors, or coffee grounds (yes, coffee grounds!), Llane’s narrative paintings are thought provoking and truly gorgeous.
You can see more of Reynier Llanes’s work on his website and on Instagram and Facebook.
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March 27, 2020 at 8:04 am
He is good. Miami is atough place to be these days. Hope he stays safe.
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March 27, 2020 at 1:25 pm
I don’t know of any easy places to be right now, but you ‘re certainly right about Miami. Wishing everyone well.
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March 27, 2020 at 1:23 pm
I enjoyed looking at each one. There was one I would like in my home also. I’ll let you guess which one. Hal
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March 27, 2020 at 1:26 pm
I do enjoy a challenge. Is it the pigs in a canoe? Or the typewriter?
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March 27, 2020 at 4:44 pm
It is “Classified” The bread with the USB . That bread just looks real. I can almost smell it, fresh out of the oven. Then I sit and look at it and attempt to figure out if the USB was baked in the bread or inserted later. It makes me think. I have decided that to cut the bread that it had to been inserted after the bread was cut. But not sure. 🙂 Hal
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March 27, 2020 at 9:17 pm
How interesting! I never would have guessed.
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March 27, 2020 at 3:35 pm
What masterful handling of light! I really like how diverse his subjects are. As a pig fan, my favourite in your selection is the three pigs in the boat. I love the unusual composition of that piece and the colour palette.
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March 27, 2020 at 4:26 pm
I am obsessed with that one! Don’t know why. I’m more of a cow person. (So of course, the cows and the typewriter are my faves.)
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March 27, 2020 at 5:34 pm
Well..we onceraised pigs and I can’t imagine taking them for a boat ride. lol
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March 27, 2020 at 9:17 pm
We entertain ourselves by imagining trying to kayak with the crazy little floof ball.
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