Marcos Anziani

Caoba

2024

40 x 30 ″

Acrylic and oil on canvas

Caoba immerses the viewer in a realm of contrasting textures and forms, where the richness of mahogany (caoba) becomes both material and metaphor. With warm earth tones, bold outlines, and spontaneous bursts of color, the work suggests a sense of rootedness intertwined with fluidity. The interplay of geometric shapes against more organic forms hints at the tension between the natural world and the human-made. Dynamic lines and intricate layering seem to echo the complex grain of wood, evoking the tactile sensation of touching mahogany, while also inviting contemplation of its deeper symbolic resonance: strength, resilience, and beauty found in nature’s designs.