Aetherius Reverie Viridis (2024) Original Mixed-media Painting by Raúl Lara

Aetherius Reverie Viridis is an exploration of texture, distortion, and organic harmony. I started by generating the central figure through artificial intelligence, refining it before transferring it onto the canvas. By applying uneven layers of gesso, I disrupted the surface, creating a fragmented effect that evokes the impermanence of memory and the fragility of the human form.

A muted palette of greens and neutrals connects the piece to nature, reinforcing the contrast between the digital and the organic. The white acrylic background acts as a space of silence, allowing the textures and the delicate figure to emerge with greater depth.

This work is a meditation on transformation, where digital precision dissolves into raw materiality, inviting the viewer into an intimate, tactile experience.

Materials used:

acrylic and image transfer on canvas

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 80 x 80 x 3cm (unframed) / 80 x 80cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits