Title: Young Monk Technique: Oil over acrylic Support: Canvas on panel Dimensions: 20 × 20 cm Year of completion: 2022 Edition: Unique piece Signature: Signed on the back
In Young Monk, Venancio Martín González presents a direct and sober portrait of a young Buddhist monk, framed by a vibrant red background speckled with black marks. The serene gaze of the subject and the simplicity of his posture contrast with the expressive intensity of the background, creating a subtle tension between inner calm and outer agitation. This small-format work combines delicacy and expressiveness, becoming a visual meditation on innocence, spirituality, and silent resilience.
