private collection in new york
“Emerald”
Artist: Rosana Auqué
Year: 2022
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 25 Cms diam
About the Artwork
“e m e r a l d” is a circular acrylic painting created in 2022, inspired by the intense green of Colombian emeralds — stones long associated with depth, rarity, and geological time. Rather than depicting the gemstone itself, the work explores the sensation of color as presence.
The painting does not attempt to imitate the physical brilliance of an emerald. Instead, it isolates its chromatic force. The green expands across the circular surface like a field of quiet intensity — neither ornamental nor decorative, but atmospheric.
The choice of a round format reinforces the idea of containment and focus. The circle has no hierarchy, no beginning and no end. It invites contemplation without direction, allowing the viewer’s gaze to orbit the color rather than travel through a narrative composition.
Color as Material Presence
In this work, green is not simply a reference to nature or mineral wealth. It becomes a spatial experience. The density of acrylic creates subtle tonal transitions that shift under changing light, echoing the inner depth of an emerald when observed closely.
The painting proposes a meditation on value — not economic value, but perceptual value. What does it mean to look at something rare? What does intensity feel like when it is stripped of symbolism and reduced to color alone?
“Emerald” engages with these questions through restraint.
The Balloon Motif and Vertical Imagination
The work also explores how a balloon — a recurring element in Rosana Auqué’s visual language — might appear when placed above a field of saturated green. The balloon, often associated with levity and movement, contrasts with the geological gravity suggested by the emerald tone.
Here, lightness and depth coexist.
The balloon does not dominate the surface; rather, it hovers conceptually, introducing vertical tension into a compact, circular format. The contrast between mineral permanence and suspended air creates a quiet dialogue between weight and ascent.
Created for a Private Collector in New York
This painting was created for a special private collector in New York. Its intimate scale (25 cm diameter) reinforces its contemplative nature. Unlike large-scale works that command architectural space, “e m e r a l d” invites proximity.
It is meant to be approached closely, experienced almost as an object rather than an image.
The piece forms part of Rosana Auqué’s exploration of chromatic minimalism and symbolic elevation, bridging her Colombian heritage with her contemporary artistic practice between New York and Europe.
Artwork Details
Title: e m e r a l d
Year: 2022
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 25 cm diameter
Format: Circular
Origin: Created for a private collector in New York
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning behind “Emerald”?
The painting explores the perceptual and symbolic depth of the emerald green color, referencing Colombian heritage while focusing on chromatic intensity rather than literal representation.
Why is the painting circular?
The circular format removes directional hierarchy, encouraging contemplation and reinforcing the idea of contained presence.
Is the work part of a larger series?
It relates conceptually to Rosana Auqué’s exploration of color fields and the balloon motif, though it was created as an individual commission.
Where was the artwork created?
The piece was created within Rosana Auqué’s contemporary artistic practice, developed between New York and Europe.
Is “Emerald” available for acquisition?
This specific work was created for a private collector. Availability of related works can be requested through the official website.
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