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Posting for 1+ monthsOriginal Mario Mendoza belly dancer Flamenco Spanish dress Oil Painting arabian
St Johns Wood, London
£980
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Description
Original oil painting by Mario Mendoza, portraying a female dancer captured in a moment of pure movement and expressive intensity. The work focuses on rhythm, gesture, and the physical poetry of the body in motion, rather than on precise anatomical description.
The composition is driven by the sweeping motion of the red dress, which unfolds across the canvas in broad, textured brushstrokes, creating a powerful sense of rotation and energy. The figure emerges from and dissolves into the dark background, allowing light and color to guide the viewer’s eye. Subtle illumination defines the face and torso, while the lower body and fabric merge into painterly abstraction.
Rather than a literal depiction of dance, the painting evokes emotion, passion, and freedom. The contrast between deep shadows and vibrant reds reinforces the dramatic character of the scene, suggesting both elegance and intensity. The work reads as a visual interpretation of movement—an instant suspended between balance and release.
Mario Mendoza is a professional artist with over 20 years of experience.
His work has been collected internationally and presented through recognized auction houses. His practice is characterized by expressive brushwork, dramatic lighting, and a strong emphasis on movement and atmosphere within the figurative tradition.
Artwork details:
• Dimensions: 30 × 45 cm
• Framed dimensions: 45 × 60 cm
This artwork is unique and original, and is accompanied by a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Location: Spain
Worldwide shipping available, with secure, professional packaging and tracked delivery.
A dynamic and emotionally charged work conceived for collectors and curated interiors, offering energy, sensuality, and a timeless European sensibility.
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