Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

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Is it easy to paint portraits of angels? Probably not, because no one has seen these creatures and everyone represents them in their own way. But the Mexican surrealist Juan Medina (Juan Medina) is not afraid. Angels are the main characters of his wonderful paintings. They look like ordinary girls and even seem to be overly sexy. But let us remind you that everyone sees them as they want, so it remains for us to accept the point of view of Medina. It seems that few will be against this - the female body is painfully good for the artist.

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Juan Medina was born in 1950 in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. His family was very religious, which is not uncommon in Latin America. Juan regularly attended church, and when he began to paint, his first works were on biblical themes.

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Even in elementary school, Medina learned to paint in watercolor, and already in high school he confidently handled oils. If in the early period of the artist's work everyday scenes and landscapes prevailed, then by the age of 30 the master turned to surrealism. Very realistic women with wings appeared on the canvases of Juan Medina, often naked.

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

An important feature of the work of Juan Medina can be considered his craving for the Renaissance. In his paintings, modernity and the Middle Ages are closely intertwined, and some works are difficult to distinguish from works of the 16-17th centuries.

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

The plots of Medina's paintings are filled with symbolism. He himself says this about it:

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

Angelic and earthly in the paintings of the surrealist artist Juan Medina

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