Acrylic on Cut Wood | Black Friday Collection, 2010
In La Epidemia, the artist explores the emotional landscape of human connection. Two figures, dressed in finely rendered formalwear, stand side by side on a shared platform, their joined hands symbolising solidarity and mutual support. The restrained colour palette and subtle contrasts in light and shadow create a calm, contemplative mood, while intricate textural details bring the scene vividly to life.
Part of the 2010 Black Friday Collection, this work combines elements of neo-realism with a deeply personal narrative. The title hints at shared struggles and collective endurance, encouraging reflection on the unseen forces that shape relationships and societies. Both intimate and evocative, La Epidemia invites quiet observation and conversation.
| Medium: | Acrylic |
| Format: | Wood Panel |
| Size (Framed): | 180 x 150 cm |
| Size (Unframed): | 180 x 150 cm |
| Signed: | No |
Martín & Sicilia are a Spanish artist duo whose collaborative practice spans painting, installation, and digital media. Since the late 1990s, they have explored the evolving role of painting in contemporary life—questioning authorship, identity, and the theatrical nature of self-representation.
Known for dismantling the figure-ground relationship, their works often take the form of sculptural tableaux or immersive environments where image, gesture, and history collide. Through references ranging from art history to pop culture, they create playful yet critical narratives about masculinity, authorship, and the aesthetics of display.
Their recent projects, such as Cromaterra at Galería Artizar, mark a return to intimate, domestic-scale painting while integrating digital technologies, including interactive video and game-like environments. Whether working with cut-outs, avatars, or watercolor, their work remains deeply performative—blurring the lines between painting, decor, and digital theatre.
In an age where everything is staged and editable, Martín & Sicilia ask: what does it mean to paint today—and who gets to decide?
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