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This is a comprehensive view of the city of Madrid at sunset, with the setting sun illuminating the buildings.
But the city is very much transformed from reality:
One of Arriaga's captivating concepts revolves around the transformation of cities into Ideal Cities. Through recomposing urban spaces and incorporating elements of nature, such as rivers and trees, he envisions a world where nature supplants asphalt, creating a harmonious and balanced environment.

In his artistic process, Arriaga incorporates the Grisalla and Glazes technique, a traditional technique
method used by the ancient masters. They usually begin by painting the image all in black and white, creating a base known as grisaille, and then applying transparent color glazes layer by layer, producing a vibrant interplay of colors, gradients and volume.
Carlos employs photography as a grisaille, fashioning a photograph with minimal contrast and prominent highlights. This technique enables him to attain a notable sense of volume when translating it into painting, in conjunction with a unique texture. It ultimately yields a captivating vibrancy, depth of color, and a characteristic texture.

This is a comprehensive view of the city of Madrid at sunset, with the setting sun illuminating the buildings.
But the city is very much transformed from reality:
One of Arriaga's captivating concepts revolves around the transformation of cities into Ideal Cities. Through recomposing urban spaces and incorporating elements of nature, such as rivers and trees, he envisions a world where nature supplants asphalt, creating a harmonious and balanced environment.

In his artistic process, Arriaga incorporates the Grisalla and Glazes technique, a traditional technique
method used by the ancient masters. They usually begin by painting the image all in black and white, creating a base known as grisaille, and then applying transparent color glazes layer by layer, producing a vibrant interplay of colors, gradients and volume.
Carlos employs photography as a grisaille, fashioning a photograph with minimal contrast and prominent highlights. This technique enables him to attain a notable sense of volume when translating it into painting, in conjunction with a unique texture. It ultimately yields a captivating vibrancy, depth of color, and a characteristic texture.

TUTTA MADRID.

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