Fran De Anda
MEXICO CITY
Fran De Anda creates anthropomorphic portraits by combining contemporary magical realism with ancient Baroque symbolism. Using traditional techniques to grind his own pigments, tempera oil, and gold and silver leaf, as well as positioning his subjects atop a solid gold-ground, De Anda calls to mind ancient religious artwork, imbuing his playfully wrought creatures with gravity and sacred mysticism.
Fran De Anda lives and works in Mexico City, and he studied Art and Design at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He began exhibiting with Arch Enemy Arts in 2023, hosting his first solo exhibition with the gallery in July 2024.
Catalog of works.
Below is a list of all works from solo and group exhibitions. Any pieces marked with a red dot have been sold.
"Song of the Forest" 2024 Oil and gold leaf on cradled wood panel 12" x 12" $1,000 USD
"The Magician of Mysteries" 2024 oil and gold leaf 4" x 6" framed to 7" x 9" $300 USD
"The Messenger Magician" 2024 oil and gold leaf 4" x 6" framed to 7" x 9" $300 USD
"The Magician Poet" 2024 oil and gold leaf 4" x 6" framed to 7" x 9" $300 USD
"The Magician Judge" 2024 oil and gold leaf 4" x 6" framed to 7" x 9" $300 USD
"The Magician Prophet" 2024 oil and gold leaf 4" x 6" framed to 7" x 9" $300 USD
"Fate Weaver" 2024 oil and gold leaf on wood 8" x 10" framed to 13.2" x 15.2" $600 USD
"The Egg" 2024 oil and gold leaf on wood 6" x 8" framed to 11.2" x 13.2" $450 USD
"Spring Oracle" 2024 oil and silver leaf on wood 8" x 10" framed to 13.2" x 15.2" $600 USD
"The Root" 2024 oil and silver leaf on wood 6" x 8" framed to 11.2" x 13.2" $450 USD
"Serendipity" 2024 oil and gold leaf on wood 8" x 10" framed to 13.2" x 15.2" $600 USD
"The Wind Forest" 2024 oil and gold leaf on wood 8" x 10" framed to 13.2" x 15.2" $600 USD
"Owl Child" 2024 oil and gold leaf on wood 8" x 10" framed to 13.2" x 15.2" $600 USD
"The Rain Lady" 2024 oil and gold leaf on wood 8" x 10" framed to 13.2" x 15.2" $600 USD
"The Seer" 2024 oil and gold leaf on wood 8" x 10" framed to 13.2" x 15.2" $600 USD
"Starmaker" 2024 oil and silver leaf on wood 8" x 10" framed to 13.2" x 15.2" $600 USD
"Omen" (2024) oil and gold leaf on wood 11.8" x 15.7" $1300 USD
"The Pilgrim Magician" (2023) oil and gold leaf on panel 12" x 12" $1000 USD
"The Wandering Magician" (2023) oil and gold leaf on wood 4" x 6" framed to 7.2" x 9.2" $300 USD
"The Prophet Magician" (2023) oil and gold leaf on wood 4" x 6" framed to 7.2" x 9.2" $300 USD
"The Magician of The Meadow (2023) oil and gold leaf on wood 4" x 6" framed to 7.2" x 9.2" $300 USD
"The Astronomer Magician" (2023) oil and gold leaf on wood 4" x 6" framed to 7.2" x 9.2" $300 USD
"The Soldier Magician" (2023) oil and gold leaf on wood 4" x 6" framed to 7.2" x 9.2" $300 USD