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María Paulina Díez MacGroveMusic School oil on canvas painting2009
2009
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About the Item
Title: Music School
Artist: María Paulina Díez MacGrove (Colombia, 1974)
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 46 x 33 cm (approx. 18.1 x 13 in)
Support: Unframed canvas
Date: 2009
Signature: Signed and dated in the lower right corner: “Diez MacGrove 09”
Condition: Good, with rich impasto texture and prominent brushwork. Reverse side partially covered in white primer.
DESCRIPTION
The painting depicts a surreal and grotesque interior scene set in what appears to be a music school, indicated by the “MUSIC SCHOOL” sign in the background. The central figures, a man and a woman, are rendered with exaggerated expressions and anatomies, holding oversized musical instruments—a violin and a double bass. Their enormous grins and intense eye contact create a humorous and almost conspiratorial atmosphere.
In the background, a child-like figure walks up a blue stairway, adding depth and a narrative twist. In the foreground, a bright yellow chicken tied to a string, seemingly held by the man, introduces an absurd and satirical element to the composition.
The deformed faces, elongated limbs, and vibrant color palette create a theatrical and ironic tone. The work is a playful and critical commentary on academic and artistic environments, blending figuration with a surreal sense of humor.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
María Paulina Díez MacGrove, born in Bucaramanga, Colombia, in 1974, studied Journalism and Fine Arts. Daughter of painters, she was raised in a strongly artistic environment. Her work is figurative, often grotesque and symbolic, and reflects a strong narrative component with social commentary.
She has exhibited in Colombia, the United States, Germany, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Spain. Her paintings have appeared in over 25 international auctions and on art platforms such as Artelista and Subarna (Barcelona). Her pieces often explore human themes through irony and expressive technical execution.
SIMILAR WELL-KNOWN ARTISTS
Although Díez MacGrove’s style is unique, her work can be compared conceptually with other artists who explored the grotesque, satire, or expressionist figuration:
George Grosz – for his social critique and expressive distortion
James Ensor – for theatrical absurdity and the use of masks
Jean Dubuffet – for raw textures and art brut aesthetics
Fernando Botero – for anatomical exaggeration as a stylistic tool
Philip Guston (late period) – for his awkward humor, cartoonish figures, and introspective tone
- Creator:María Paulina Díez MacGrove (1974, Colombian)
- Creation Year:2009
- Dimensions:Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Sitges, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1155216622352
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