“b o l d”
acrylic on canvas
250 x 131 cm
2022
inquiry
Bold – Acrylic on Canvas (2022)
“Bold” is a large-scale acrylic painting on canvas created in 2022 as part of the Connection collection. Measuring 250 x 131 cm, the work stands vertically like a presence rather than an object. It does not whisper. It does not retreat. It exists with clarity and conviction.
The title does not refer to noise or aggression. In this painting, boldness is something quieter and more radical: the courage to recognize that we are deeply and infinitely connected to one another. It is the strength required to see beyond individuality and acknowledge that no life unfolds in isolation.
Presented in Santa Marta in 2022, within the exhibition dedicated to Connection, this work emerged from a reflection on truth — the simple but transformative understanding that every gesture, every thought, and every human being participates in a shared field of existence.
Concept and Meaning
“Bold” explores the tension between individuality and unity. The vertical composition reinforces the idea of ascension, but also grounding — a bridge between what we perceive as personal and what is fundamentally collective.
The painting does not impose a narrative. Instead, it invites contemplation. The viewer may initially experience color, movement, and structure. Yet beyond the visual surface, the work suggests something intangible: an invisible network binding lives together across time and geography.
In this sense, boldness becomes spiritual. It is the bravery to accept interdependence. It is the humility to understand that what happens to one resonates in many.
The Connection Collection
“Bold” belongs to the Connection series, a body of work developed around a central question: What if separation is an illusion?
The collection was exhibited in Santa Marta in 2022, marking an important moment in the evolution of the artist’s practice. Each work in the series approaches connection from a different emotional and visual angle — some through softness, others through tension. “Bold” represents the assertive dimension of that dialogue.
Here, connection is not fragile. It is undeniable.
Technical Details
Medium and Dimensions
Acrylic on canvas
250 x 131 cm
Created in 2022
Exhibition
Exhibited in Santa Marta, 2022
Collection: Connection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of the painting Bold by Rosana Auqué?
“Bold” reflects the idea that all human beings are infinitely and intimately connected. It interprets boldness as the courage to recognize unity beyond individuality.
When was Bold created?
The painting was created in 2022.
Where was Bold exhibited?
It was exhibited in Santa Marta in 2022 as part of the Connection collection.
What are the dimensions of Bold?
The artwork measures 250 x 131 cm.
What medium was used in Bold?
The painting is executed in acrylic on canvas.