Forest Fire (2025) Original Oil Painting by Bonifacio Contreras Tovar.

A powerful and deeply atmospheric original oil painting that explores the primal, unbreakable connection between human and non-human animals amidst a backdrop of dramatic transition.
In this figurative piece, a young redhead woman and a majestic, dark horse share a silent, sacred gaze. Their quiet connection stands in stark contrast to the distant chaos: a building engulfed in vibrant orange flames deep within a dark pine forest. The composition strips away the noise of civilization, leaving only the raw, biological, and spiritual essence of two living beings facing the unknown together.
The composition strips away the noise of civilization, leaving only the raw, biological, and spiritual essence of two living beings facing the unknown together.
This is not merely a decorative piece, but a philosophical meditation on biocentrism, survival, and the ancient bonds that predate our modern world. It is a perfect focal point for collectors who value rigorous technical skill, dramatic storytelling, and art with a profound soul.

Materials used:

óleo, lienzo, madera.

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 74 x 48 x 72cm
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Animals and birds