{"title":"Mauro Mejíaz ┃ Contemporary Surrealist Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMauro Mejíaz\u003cspan\u003e (Biscucuy, Venezuela, 1930 – Paris, 2000) was a Venezuelan painter and sculptor of international renown, considered one of the most unique figures of 20th-century Latin American figurative surrealism. Trained at the Arturo Michelena School of Fine Arts in Valencia, he developed an early artistic and teaching career before settling in Paris in the 1960s, a city where he solidified his international recognition and developed a large part of his mature work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis work combines surrealism, symbolism, and narrative figuration in compositions populated by characters, architectures, and imaginary settings where reality, memory, and fantasy coexist in balance. Through a refined and deeply personal visual language, Mejíaz created poetic universes of great evocative power that have attracted the interest of collectors and institutions in Europe and America. His work is part of important public and private collections and continues to be a prominent reference in contemporary Latin American art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-1-b","title":"Mauro Mejíaz - Cosmos 1-B","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 65 x 85 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmos 1-B\u003c\/em\u003e, by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMauro Mejíaz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, invites the viewer into a dreamlike landscape where matter, light, and color seem suspended between the terrestrial and the cosmic. Through an enveloping atmosphere dominated by coral tones, deep blues, and floating organic forms, the artist constructs a composition that evokes inner universes, processes of transformation, and the immensity of imagined space. This work stands out for its ability to generate contemplation and emotion, making it an ideal piece for collectors seeking original contemporary art with a strong visual presence, abstract language, and a narrative open to multiple interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obra Mauro Mejiaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more works by Mauro Mejíaz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455313850553,"sku":"","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-1-b-9742960.jpg?v=1776350251"},{"product_id":"mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-1-a","title":"Mauro Mejíaz - Cosmos 1-A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 65 x 54 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cem\u003eCosmos\u003c\/em\u003e series, \u003cem\u003eCosmos 1-A\u003c\/em\u003e synthesizes Mauro Mejías' artistic quest regarding the origin of life, energy, and imaginary spaces. The work displays a composition of great visual subtlety where organic forms seem to float in an undefined horizon, creating an atmosphere of calm, mystery, and depth. Its surrealist language and delicate spatial construction make this original painting an especially attractive piece for collectors of Latin American art and contemporary surrealism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obra Mauro Mejiaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more works by Mauro Mejías\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455316406457,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-1-a-6925411.jpg?v=1776349702"},{"product_id":"mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-3-b","title":"Mauro Mejíaz - Cosmos 3-B","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 65 x 54 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCosmos 3-B\u003c\/em\u003e, Mauro Mejíaz presents a space of almost metaphysical serenity where organic forms and luminous gleams emerge from an ethereal atmosphere. The composition, dominated by soft gradations of yellows, grays, and blues, evokes a cosmic landscape in permanent transformation. The feeling of suspension and silence reinforces the poetic character of the \u003cem\u003eCosmos\u003c\/em\u003e series, one of the most personal expressions of the Venezuelan artist, where surrealism becomes a visual reflection on origin, energy, and the mysteries of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obra Mauro Mejiaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more works by Mauro Mejíaz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455322763449,"sku":"","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-3-b-8914291.jpg?v=1776349768"},{"product_id":"mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-2-a","title":"Mauro Mejíaz - Cosmos 2-A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 65 x 54 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmos 2-A\u003c\/em\u003e is a composition that reflects the poetic and visionary universe of Mauro Mejíaz. In a space suspended between the cosmic and the organic, biomorphic forms and floating lights emerge against a deep blue atmosphere. The work invites an open interpretation, where imagination and symbolism construct an extraterrestrial-looking landscape that connects with the constants of Latin American surrealism. A particularly attractive piece for collectors interested in fantastic painting and symbolic figuration of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz\" title=\"Obra Mauro Mejiaz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee more works by Mauro Mejíaz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455324532921,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-2-a-9344961.jpg?v=1776350233"},{"product_id":"mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-2-b","title":"Mauro Mejíaz - Cosmos 2-B","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 81 x 65 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCosmos 2-B\u003c\/em\u003e, Mauro Mejíaz constructs a landscape suspended between matter and energy. Against an atmosphere of bluish and greenish tones, organic forms float like primordial organisms or celestial bodies in the process of transformation. The delicacy of the transparencies and the subtlety of the light create a sense of silent depth that invites contemplation. This work reflects the artist's ability to transform surrealism into a poetic exploration of the universe, where nature, space, and thought converge in an image of extraordinary sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obra Mauro Mejiaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more works by Mauro Mejíaz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455330201785,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-2-b-7524677.jpg?v=1776349718"},{"product_id":"mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-4-b","title":"Mauro Mejíaz - Cosmos 4-B","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 65 x 54 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmos 4-B belongs to Mauro Mejíaz's most evocative series, where the pictorial space transforms into a territory suspended between matter and imagination. Organic, barely defined forms emerge from an atmosphere of soft tones and luminous glazes, like presences in the process of appearing. The work conveys a sense of silence, depth, and mystery that invites leisurely contemplation, reflecting the artist's ability to construct visual universes of great poetic charge within Latin American surrealism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obra Mauro Mejiaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee more works by Mauro Mejíaz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455331774649,"sku":"","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-4-b-9734800.jpg?v=1779014598"},{"product_id":"mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-80","title":"Mauro Mejíaz - Cosmos 80","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: 146 x 114 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmos 80\u003c\/em\u003e, by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMauro Mejíaz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, unfolds a universe suspended between the biological and the cosmic, where organic forms emerge from an ethereal atmosphere charged with mystery and silence. The composition, dominated by delicate transitions of light, nebulous blues, and a luminous core in pink tones, suggests processes of creation, transformation, and latent life. The work invites deep contemplation, revealing new details with each observation and becoming a particularly attractive piece for collectors and lovers of contemporary art who seek abstract works with a strong poetic charge, visual sophistication, and the ability to generate dialogue in any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obra Mauro Mejiaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee more works by Mauro Mejíaz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455338459321,"sku":"","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/mauro-mejiaz-cosmos-80-1298947.jpg?v=1779014589"},{"product_id":"mauro-mejiaz-mariposa","title":"Mauro Mejíaz - Butterfly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil on canvas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned in the lower corner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: 65 x 54 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eButterfly\u003c\/em\u003e is an emblematic work from the visual universe of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMauro Mejíaz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where organic forms float in an ethereal space charged with mystery and subtlety. With a well-balanced composition and a palette of luminous greens, vaporous whites, and delicate red accents, the artist creates an image that oscillates between the biological, the dreamlike, and the cosmic. The biomorphic figures seem suspended in a state of permanent transformation, inviting the viewer to a contemplative experience open to multiple interpretations. Representative of Mejíaz's unique surrealist aesthetic, this work constitutes an excellent opportunity for collectors interested in Latin American art, surrealist painting, and historical pieces of great poetic sensibility and heritage value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca title=\"Obra Mauro Mejiaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView more works by Mauro Mejíaz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaudifond Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40455373095097,"sku":"","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/products\/mauro-mejiaz-mariposa-1040372.jpg?v=1776349948"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4520\/3641\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz-pintura-surrealista-1941470.jpg?v=1776348997","url":"https:\/\/www.gaudifond.com\/en\/collections\/mauro-mejiaz.oembed","provider":"Gaudifond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}