Jose Bedia Si Se Puvanta Analysis

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Introduction
Painting has been used as a form to convey different messages globally and it has come to be one of the most preserved and valuable items. A popular saying used is that a picture can paint a thousand words. Jose Bedia is a renowned painter who was born and raised in Cuba. He gained popularity due to his Neo-Primitivistic figurative style that was inspired by his Santeria faith and Christian beliefs. This attribute has mostly shaped his art pieces since he mostly depicts mythical elements, altars and sacramental imagery. He has made many masterpieces that have been sold globally. In the essay, we review the " Si se pudiera (If only I could)" art work that was done in 1993. There various forms of art that are used by different artist, Jose Bedia mostly specializes in painting. Painting is the art of applying paint, color and other medium to a solid surface. "Si se pudiera (If only I could)" is a painting that was done in 1993 by Jose Bedia and …show more content…

This is because the painter will often use his spiritual beliefs to come up with various paintings. In addition, many view the mermaid that is always depicted in most of his painting as just a figure but has been used to signify the Island of Cuba. Jose Bedia created a paper in 1992 which harnessed spiritual forces of the African religions and ceremonial objects. Due to this fact, many may view his artwork as devilish but he has for many years continued to create popular master pieces.
Cuban artwork has for many years been diverse since it encompasses cultures from Africa, South American, Europe, and North America. The country celebrates some of the most prominent and popular painters such as Amelia Pelaez, Wilfredo Lam. Artwork in Cuba has been known to be influenced by political views of the artist (Singler). The culture in Cuba is a link between politics and artistic positions where it is marked by social

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