Cherry
Artist: Rosana Auqué
Year: 2022
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Diameter: 60 cm
Price: USD $5,000
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Cherry – Acrylic on Canvas, 2022
Cherry is a circular acrylic painting created in 2022, measuring 60 cm in diameter. The work belongs to a group of five paintings developed for the FUN exhibition in Milan, where color became the central language of expression. In this piece, the surface behaves almost like a horizon at dusk — layers of pigment merging as if they were fragments of a sunset suspended inside a perfect circle.
The composition is deliberately minimal. There are no figurative references, no imposed narratives. Instead, the painting invites stillness. The eye moves slowly across tonal transitions that feel organic and intuitive, as though the colors found their own balance without force.
The Fusion of Color as Emotional Landscape
During the development of this series, color was not used descriptively but atmospherically. In Cherry, warm tonalities dissolve into one another, creating a sensation similar to watching light shift in the sky at the end of the day. The circular format reinforces this idea of containment — a self-sufficient world where color breathes freely.
The fusion of pigments was approached almost instinctively. Rather than planning rigid transitions, the act of painting became fluid, rhythmic. The brush movements carried an internal tempo, and the process itself felt close to dancing. That physicality is present in the surface: not dramatic, but alive.
Minimalism and Calm as Intentional Presence
While the painting emerges from a joyful and energetic process, the final result conveys calm. The minimalist structure allows viewers to project their own emotional states into the work. There is nothing aggressive or excessive in its composition. The circular format removes corners and edges, softening perception and encouraging contemplation.
This balance between movement and tranquility defines the spirit of the piece. It captures joy without noise, intensity without chaos.
Part of the FUN Exhibition in Milan
Cherry was exhibited in Milan as part of the FUN show, where five related circular works explored variations of chromatic atmospheres. Each painting experimented with different tonal dialogues, yet all shared a sense of spontaneity and emotional freedom.
In this context, Cherry stands as a meditation on color as experience rather than representation. It reflects a moment in the studio when painting became pure presence — an act of immersion rather than construction.
Material and Technical Details
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2022
Dimensions: 60 cm diameter
Format: Circular composition
The acrylic medium allowed for layered blending while maintaining clarity of color. The surface retains subtle traces of gesture, reinforcing the organic nature of the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning behind Cherry?
Cherry explores the emotional power of color as atmosphere. It does not depict an object but creates a space of contemplation through tonal fusion and circular composition.
Why is the painting circular?
The circular format eliminates visual hierarchy and sharp boundaries, reinforcing harmony and continuity. It also enhances the sensation of a contained horizon or suspended sunset.
Was Cherry part of an exhibition?
Yes. Cherry was exhibited in Milan as part of the FUN exhibition, alongside four other circular paintings exploring chromatic fusion.
What technique was used in Cherry?
The painting was created using acrylic on canvas, allowing layered blending and fluid transitions between tones.
