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
David Santiago is represented exclusively in Denver, CO at POP Gallery. Direct inquiries for pricing, availability and commissions to Sharla@popsantafe.com, or call 720.871.1183.
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