Santos y Guardianes 1949

xulsolar

abstract painting

fantasy art

graffiti art

handmade artwork painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

watercolour illustration

mixed media

watercolor

"Santos y Guardianes" (1949) by Argentine artist Xul Solar (1887-1963) is a surrealist masterpiece. It features a vibrant, abstract cityscape, a series of figures perched on precarious platforms and ladders, seemingly ascending towards a mystical sky. This intricate composition showcases Solar’s signature use of color and geometric patterns, highlighting his innovative and symbolic approach to visual storytelling. The painting’s dreamlike quality reflects the artist’s fascination with esoteric and spiritual themes.