Sku: GH0276
Artist: Elba Alvarez
Title: Kukan
Year: 1988
Signed: Yes
Medium: Serigraph
Paper Size: 18.75 x 18.75 inches ( 48 x 48 cm )
Image Size: 17.25 x 17.25 inches ( 44 x 44 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: Yes
Frame Size: H: 20.75 x W: 20.75 x D: .75 in.
Condition: A: Mint

Additional Details: This rare mixed media serigraph by Elba Alvarez exemplifies the bold, graphic abstraction that defined a highly influential period in late 20th-century design. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Alvarez’s work was widely popular and internationally distributed, becoming a staple in galleries and interiors at a time when contemporary abstraction was at the forefront of decorative art. The composition is both dynamic and refined: sweeping, fluid lines in vibrant hues converge and disperse across a subtle geometric ground, creating a sense of movement and tension that feels both controlled and spontaneous. The interplay between the soft triangular form and the energetic linear gestures reflects the era’s fascination with balance between structure and expression. This example is an Artist Proof (A.P.), hand signed and numbered by the artist, making it more desirable than standard edition impressions. Its clean execution and elegant palette make it particularly well-suited for contemporary interiors, where there is renewed appreciation for the distinct visual language of the pre-digital design era. Professionally framed in white wood with a double mat, the work is presented in a crisp, gallery-ready format that enhances its modernist appeal. A striking and nostalgic work that captures the spirit of a time when such pieces defined interior aesthetics—and are once again finding favor with collectors and designers alike. Framing available upon request.