Volare Collection by Rosana Auqué – Soulful Contemporary Art That Rises
Visions from My Meditations 1 evokes inner movement and quiet ascent. Visions from My Meditations 1 by Rosana Auqué →
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Visions from My Meditations 2 drifts through a quiet inner space, where color and movement suggest reflection and emotional depth. Visions from My Meditations 2 by Rosana Auqué →
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Freedom rises with lightness and movement, where color and form suggest a sense of release, ascent, and inner expansion. Freedom by Rosana Auqué →
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The Universe expands with color and movement, where forms drift through a vast space of ascent, light, and infinite possibility. The Universe by Rosana Auqué →
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The Orange Balloon rises with warmth and light, where color and form suggest a gentle sense of ascent, joy, and inner movement. The Orange Balloon by Rosana Auqué →
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Forms of Love unfolds with movement and light, where color and form suggest the many ways love rises, expands, and connects. Forms of Love by Rosana Auqué →
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Las Tres Gracias rises in balance and movement, where color and form suggest harmony, lightness, and a shared sense of ascent. Las Tres Gracias by Rosana Auqué →
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The Garden Of Delights II: The Playground evokes imagination, movement, and ascent. The Garden of Delights II – The Garden Of Delights II: The Playground by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Italy
The Garden Of Delights unfolds as an intimate space of color and movement, where forms rise in a quiet sense of imagination and ascent. The Garden of Delights by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in New York
Purity rises with light and stillness, where color and form suggest clarity, calm, and a gentle sense of ascent. Purity by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in New York
Fiesta — A monumental painting by Rosana Auqué about joy, movement, and the energy of life. Fiesta by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Colombia
Home drifts with calm and light, where color and form suggest a quiet return, belonging, and gentle ascent. Home by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Italy
God rises with light and stillness, where color and form suggest transcendence, presence, and a quiet sense of infinite ascent. God by Rosana Auqué →
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Vita rises with movement and light, where color and form suggest life as a continuous process of ascent and transformation. Vita by Rosana Auqué →
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Desert drifts through a quiet space, where color and form suggest stillness, openness, and a subtle sense of ascent. Desert by Rosana Auqué →
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Lucky rises with lightness and movement, where color and form suggest chance, joy, and a gentle sense of ascent. Lucky by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Italy
The Origin of The World by Rosana Auqué, contemporary abstract painting with balloons exploring creation, ascent, and spiritual movement (50 x 30 cm), Volare Collection, 2023. The Origin of The World by Rosana Auqué →
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The Balloollipop rises with lightness and play, where color and form suggest joy, movement, and a gentle sense of ascent. The Balloollipop by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Italy
Soul rises with lightness and quiet presence, where color and form suggest the inner essence carried through a gentle ascent. Soul by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Spain
The Galaxy expands with movement and light, where color and form drift through a vast space of ascent and cosmic flow. The Galaxy by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Colombia
Volare rises with movement and light, where color and form express the essence of ascent, freedom, and inner elevation. Volare by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Italy
Triumph rises with light and strength, where color and form express a sense of achievement, elevation, and fulfilled ascent. Triumph by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Colombia
Cherries rises with color and lightness, where form suggests sweetness, desire, and a playful sense of ascent. Cherries by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Italy
Emerald rises with movement and light, where color and form express the essence of ascent, freedom, and inner elevation. Emerald by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in New York
Liberation rises with lightness and movement, where color and form suggest release, openness, and a gentle sense of ascent. Liberation by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in France
Surrender rises with quiet stillness, where color and form suggest letting go, trust, and a gentle sense of ascent. Surrender by Rosana Auqué →
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The Blue Balloon rises with calm and light, where color and form suggest introspection, openness, and a gentle sense of ascent. The Blue Balloon by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Italy
La Danza rises with rhythm and flow, where color and form move in a continuous sense of balance, lightness, and ascent. La Danza by Rosana Auqué →
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Vanta Black emerges from depth and contrast, where darkness and light suggest introspection, energy, and a powerful sense of ascent. Vanta Black by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in France
The White Balloon suggests lightness, ascent, and gentle emotional elevation. The White Balloon by Rosana Auqué →
This artwork is held in a private collection in Italy
Balloon Studies 1 by Rosana Auqué explores the contrast between a red balloon and a Vantablack-inspired dark background. Balloon Studies 1 by Rosana Auqué →
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Balloon Studies 2 by Rosana Auqué studies the tension between a red balloon and a Vantablack-inspired dark background. Balloon Studies 2 by Rosana Auqué →
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Balloon Studies 3 by Rosana Auqué explores red as a sign of life against a Vantablack-inspired field of darkness. Balloon Studies 3 by Rosana Auqué →
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Look at the Sky by Rosana Auqué reflects presence, recognition, and the act of looking beyond the immediate moment. Look at the Sky by Rosana Auqué →
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The Art of Rising: The Emotional and Spiritual Universe of Volare
The Volare Collection was born from a profound desire to lift the soul, to remind us that the human spirit is not bound to the weight of the world but is always searching for a way to rise. In these paintings, Rosana Auqué transforms balloons—one of the most powerful and recurring symbols in her artistic language—into vessels of inner ascension. They do not float aimlessly; instead, they travel through emotional skies, weave through liquid clouds, and glide across horizons that breathe color, hope, and silent movement. Every brushstroke carries intention. Every vibration of pigment suggests energy, reminding us that the human spirit always finds a path upward, even when life feels heavy.
Here, the balloon is not a playful object—it is a container of soul. It represents a fragile yet luminous interiority, the delicate space where emotions, memories, and dreams coexist. Its lightness is not naivety but an act of courage: a visual manifesto that rising above fear, doubt, or uncertainty is one of the deepest human impulses. In this collection, levity becomes a form of resistance, and beauty becomes a way to stay alive in a world that often forgets its own capacity for wonder.
The landscapes in Volare mirror this spiritual intention. Rosana blends dreamlike terrains, cosmic atmospheres, and fluid horizons that pulse with life. Her colors are not chosen for aesthetics alone—they are energetic fields, emotional codes, portals into different states of being. Hues of pink and gold carry joy and warmth; deep blues evoke introspection; soft greens and violets suggest harmony, transformation, and rebirth. Through these combinations, she creates a universe where the invisible becomes tangible and where the spiritual intertwines gently, yet powerfully, with the sensual.
This collection also reflects Rosana’s essential philosophy: joy as momentum, color as energy, and movement as a declaration of life. Her work reminds us that even the simplest symbol—a balloon—is capable of holding a profound emotional world. In some paintings, a single balloon crosses a quiet sky, suggesting solitude, reflection, and the intimate journey of one soul navigating its own inner landscapes. In others, dozens ascend together, forming constellations of light and motion. These scenes evoke the beauty of community, the comfort of connection, and the idea that hope multiplies when shared.
Volare is both intimate and expansive. It invites the viewer into a contemplative space while simultaneously offering an uplifting emotional experience. It is a collection created not only to be seen but to be felt—to resonate softly at first, and then deeply, as one realizes that each piece is an invitation to reconnect with one’s own ability to rise. The viewer is not a passive observer; they become part of the movement, part of the ascent, part of the quiet celebration that each painting embodies.
The universal resonance of this message is reflected in the journey of the artworks themselves. Many pieces from the Volare Collection are now part of private collections in Italy, New York, and Colombia, carried into homes and spaces where their emotional and spiritual light continues to expand. Their presence across cultures is a testament to the truth at the heart of Rosana’s work:
we are all balloons full of soul—fragile, luminous, and endlessly capable of rising.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Volare Collection
What is the Volare Collection?
The Volare Collection is a series of contemporary paintings by Rosana Auqué that explore emotional ascension, inner lightness, and the poetic symbolism of balloons. Each artwork reflects the artist’s philosophy of elevating the human spirit through color, movement, and soulful abstraction.
Who is the artist behind Volare?
The Volare Collection was created by Rosana Auqué, an Italo-Colombian contemporary artist based between New York and Milan. Her work is known for its emotional depth, spiritual symbolism, and unique visual language that blends beauty, hope, and energetic color fields.
What inspires the Volare Collection?
Volare is inspired by the idea of rising—emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. Balloons represent the soul’s capacity to ascend, transform, and transcend fear. The collection draws from Rosana’s meditative practice, her connection to nature, and her belief that beauty and joy are powerful forces of resilience.
Are the paintings available for purchase?
Many artworks in the Volare Collection are available, while others belong to private collections in Italy, New York, and Colombia. Availability varies by piece. You can explore the collection or contact the studio directly for acquisition inquiries.