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Alex Yanes

Humbled

3D acrylic, spray paint, and epoxy resin on hand-cut, multilayered panels, framed

120 × 80 × 4 cm

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Location: AMSTERDAM, Netherlands

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About the artwork

This mixed-media composition features a central framed element with additional sculptural components extending beyond its borders. The framed section depicts a stacked totem-like arrangement of characters, including a smiling cloud figure at the top, a bird-like entity with wings in the middle, and a human-like face at the bottom with exaggerated features and visible teeth. The background within the frame exhibits a repeating wave or zig-zag pattern. Extending from the lower right and left sides of the central frame are cartoonish arm-like structures, terminating in gloved hands. One hand points upwards, while the other appears to be holding onto the frame. The entire arrangement is surmounted by a cloud-shaped speech bubble with the word "humble" rendered in a stylized script. The artwork employs a palette of bright, contrasting colors, with visible wood grain and layered elements contributing to its three-dimensional quality. The construction suggests a relief sculpture assembled from multiple cut and painted pieces.

Expert opinion

Alex Yanes operates within the contemporary art market, specifically aligning with the Street Art and Pop Art movements. His work bridges the gap between urban art aesthetics and fine art, making it accessible to a broad collector base. The artist's consistent exhibition history in established galleries internationally and his collaborations with commercial brands contribute to his market visibility and demand. The use of multi-layered wood and mixed media techniques is a signature element that differentiates his sculptural works.

About the artist

Alex Yanes is a contemporary American artist born in Miami, Florida, in 1977. He established his full-time artistic practice in 2006, drawing significant inspiration from his Cuban heritage, his Miami upbringing, and subcultures such as skateboarding, hip-hop, tattoo, and graffiti art. Yanes's creative development began early, winning his first art contest at age six and learning woodworking skills from his father and grandfather, which he later integrated into his artistic process. His work is characterized by vibrant colors and a distinctive layered, three-dimensional approach, often incorporating wood, PVC, acrylic, resin, and enamel. Yanes has exhibited his work in galleries and museums across various cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit, Philadelphia, London, Paris, Berlin, Australia, and Japan. He has also engaged in collaborations with numerous brands such as Disney, Nike, Red Bull, Virgin, Spotify, Vans, Kidrobot, and Coca-Cola, and his art is included in the permanent collections of institutions like the Long Beach Museum of Art and the City of Miami Public Art.

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