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Pen on 200gsm cartridge paper
34.5 x 47 cm
2023
Ricardo's art practice touch upon themes of mortality, metamorphosis, and the transient nature of existence. His work captures moments of transformation, where one form gives way to another.
During the UK Covid lockdown, having worked predominantly with digital media for several years, Ricardo returned to the traditional technique of pen and ink drawings. He began studying dead birds in various states of decay, fascinated by the natural transition between life and death.
Birds, in life, often represent freedom and hope, whilst in death they can be seen as a symbol of change, rebirth, or the emergence of something new; themes that run throughout Ricardo's practice. His work highlights the beauty in life’s inevitable transitions, inviting reflection on the connection between death and rebirth.
Pen on 200gsm cartridge paper
34.5 x 47 cm
2023
Ricardo's art practice touch upon themes of mortality, metamorphosis, and the transient nature of existence. His work captures moments of transformation, where one form gives way to another.
During the UK Covid lockdown, having worked predominantly with digital media for several years, Ricardo returned to the traditional technique of pen and ink drawings. He began studying dead birds in various states of decay, fascinated by the natural transition between life and death.
Birds, in life, often represent freedom and hope, whilst in death they can be seen as a symbol of change, rebirth, or the emergence of something new; themes that run throughout Ricardo's practice. His work highlights the beauty in life’s inevitable transitions, inviting reflection on the connection between death and rebirth.