Yuri Zatarain
Bosque de la Fortuna
2.00 × 1.80 m
Mixed media on canvas
$12,000 USD
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There are works that not only occupy a space, but create a new one. This canvas is an open window onto a nature that feels alive, dense, and profoundly introspective.
What makes it exceptional:
The interplay of light: The light 'falls' from above. It is not direct illumination, but a kind of luminous mist that bathes the treetops and fades into the almost absolute darkness at the base.
The dripping technique: Up close, you can see these vertical traces, as if it had rained on the canvas. This use of dripping softens the realism and lends it an organic, almost melancholic texture.
The forest mass: The artist manages to make the leaves feel not as individuals, but as a great vibrant mass, a living force that seems to be closing in on the viewer.
It is a collector's piece that, in addition to its texture and atmosphere, offers a sober monumentality that dominates the surroundings through its calm. Its palette of deep greens changes with the daylight, offering a different visual experience with each viewing.
An imposing format designed to be the visual anchor of any space, evoking an almost religious connection with the forest.
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Yuri Zatarain
Yuri Zatarain is a contemporary Mexican artist born in 1972.
He is a highly influential artist today. His multidisciplinary practice—in addition to painting—includes areas such as sculpture, literature, and metaphysics. His innovations in the use of organic colors and other materials (not typically used in his artistic creations before) have been fundamental to the resurgence of his contemporary work.
Early in his career, he began painting with broad lines, focusing on the raw power and vulnerability at the heart of his pieces, earning nominations, titles, and awards worldwide. Zatarain has exhibited his work in museums and galleries in Mexico, the United States, and Europe. His works often feature geometric forms, vibrant colors, and bold compositions that result in a sense of energy and movement.
Zatarain's paintings have been exhibited in museums and private collections, and he is considered one of Mexico's most prominent contemporary artists. His work embraces the power of the written word, transforming his pieces into portals that open our minds and use his ingenious creativity to prompt reflection on love.
He continues to inspire generations and allows art lovers worldwide to connect with him. The artist has been celebrated for his unique vision, seizing his moment in time and space to reflect on and envision the future,daring to change the world.
He has held over 100 exhibitions both in Mexico and abroad, in museums and art galleries.
Recent Exhibitions:
"MACHINES OF THOUGHT" - MINART MUSEUM, Zapopan, Jalisco. 2025
"THE WOOD OF THE TREE" - PISO 5 GALLERY, Zapopan, Jalisco. 2025
"BEINGS OF LIGHT" Guadalajara. 2024
Art Exhibition at "MUPO" Museum of Oaxacan Painters. 2024
Art Exhibition – ALIX Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. 2024
Art Presentation – TUGBOAT Hotel, Orlando, Florida. 2024
Art Presentation – Lincoln Center, Miami Beach. 2024
Beings of Light – Bay Harbor, Miami Beach. 2024