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David  Santiago
Coffin
MIXED MEDIA Acrylic, pastel & charcoal
60 x 36 x 1.5 in

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Contemporary

Devoid of clothing, the women of St Jame Art are known for being nude. However, a closer examination reveals a deeper level of exposure. Each work is built atop a wood panel hand-picked by the artist, with a variety of mediums – primarily charcoal and pastel, but also acrylic, ink and makeup, bringing them to life. Yet, even staring back at you, blushing with awareness, they reveal a transparency preserved despite the layers of mediums, a hint of wood grain that recalls what they are really made of. This inception of meaning, details within a detail, continue across each face – their freckles, “sun spots,” are actually stars in disguise, a constellation hidden somewhere within their array. Even the artist’s signature “St Jame” is something of a puzzle, a derivation of his last name – St Jame = Saint James = Santo Yago = Santiago

For David, Art is a passion, constantly evolving through artistic experimentation and experience. Each piece is defined not only as a final product, but also through the process, materials, and ideas that went into its creation. In observing a glimpse of its wood grained origin within the final product, viewers are allowed to be part of the artistic journey and reflect on their own path to that moment. It allows them to delve deeper, be reflective, exposed, naked with the art.

Pop Gallery is pleased to represent David Santiago exclusively in Santa Fe, NM. Contact us directly for availability and to be added to our sneak preview list. Direct contact is Sharla@popsantafe.com and by phone at 505.820.0788.



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