Paz Arés Osset, the Artist

Elemental Dance of the Fairies

The Fairies dance in harmony with the elements, merging femininity and nature in an eternal ballet under the moon and stars.
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  • Technique: Chinese inks on paper on wood, using golden and silver inks.
  • Size: 50x60 cm
  • Creation Place: Fine Arts School of Madrid
  • Current Location: Private Collection Madrid

Description

The initial impression upon viewing the "Fairy" painting is one of awe and mysticism. The piece, a sublime confluence of art and nature, unfolds in a nighttime scene with a palette of petite inks - whites, blacks, golds, and silvers, complemented with the ingenious use of graphite.

The four fairies, representing the four natural elements, are the essence of the composition. Bare and maximally stylized, their sinuous figures dance in a water circle around a flaming sphere. Their long hair, flowing past their waists, adds a touch of grace and ethereal beauty. The fourth fairy, flying above, extends her arm in perfect fusion with a tree branch, a detail that unveils the artist's technical prowess.

The starry night, with stars resembling the tree's fruits and a waning crescent moon, provides a celestial backdrop to the scene. The hues of white, black, and gray beautifully contrast with the golden skin of the fairies, except for the flying fairy, whose silvery presence stands for the wind.

The artist, Paz Ares Osset, with her usual mastery, plays with the absence of inks to draw the stars, a detail that captures the imagination. Each fairy, with its unique attributes, symbolizes one of the elements: earth, fire, water, and air, in a sinuous and harmonious dance.

Yet, there's an underlying tension in the piece. The black ink blotches at the bottom seem like dark entities, eager to mar the luminous beauty of the fairies. It's a powerful metaphor for life's duality, where shadows exist but are eclipsed by the radiant presence of beauty and nature.

The painting's intent, to depict feminine circles in their splendor, light, and love, is achieved masterfully. The work celebrates the union of women, dance, and nature in perfect communion. The artist invites us to savor this dance, both in sunlight and in the starry, moonlit night.

The fairies, in their ethereal dance, are not mere figures; they embody the fundamental elements of nature. The fairy adorned with flowers and vibrant hair represents the Earth, a symbol of fertility and growth. The central fairy behind the fire, radiant in her posture, symbolizes Fire, the spark of life and transformation. Beside her, the fairy whose dance seems to sprinkle water, with her fluid hair, represents Water, the source of life and emotional fluidity. Finally, the flying fairy, silvery and almost ethereal, personifies Air or Wind, representing freedom and constant change.

This assignment of elements to each fairy is not mere decoration; it's a profound statement about the intrinsic connection between femininity and nature, and how each element carries a part of human essence. The work, in its entirety, becomes a kaleidoscope of life, energy, and femininity, and these fairies are the keepers of that universal message.

The “Fairy" painting is a testament to Paz Ares Osset's talent and vision. Her ability to meld shapes, colors, and symbolism creates a visual and emotional experience that lingers in the viewer's mind. It's a piece that transcends the canvas and touches the soul, a delightful gift for those fortunate to witness its magic.