Emilio Rama

work projects his feelings about a consumerist society saturated with entertainment, a face of Lipovetsky's hypermodernity that dictates a behavior centered on the lightness of the moment and enjoyment as the main factor of today's life. Rama's works are not merely a banner of protest, but rather, an amusing face rich in textures and aesthetic charge in both color and form, the confrontation between the honesty and respect needed to make delicate pieces of origami are confronted with the corporate image of large transnational corporations and images of mass media characters.

Contact: emiliorama@hotmail.com / Galleria Dante - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - galleriadante.com

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Origami art of The Beatles band in yellow, black, and red colors with a background of blue and pink abstract shapes.
A woman wearing a black mask and purple jacket stands outside a store, holding a red purse and a bag of groceries, with a cloudy sky overhead.

Born in Obregon City, Sonora. Emilio Rama is an autodidactic artist who has been trained in workshops and diploma courses with internationally renowned artists such as Patrick Petterson, Gustavo Villegas, Marco Lamoyi and Ramses de la Cruz among others.

Emilio Rama´s work of art combines elements of origami and popular culture represents an interesting fusion of traditional and contemporary cultural values and aesthetics. His paintings typically combines the precision and intricate designs of origami with elements of popular culture, such as popular movie characters, comic book heroes, or other recognizable figures from popular media.

Such works of art represent a unique expression of creativity and cultural awareness, as the artist is taking traditional techniques and combining them with contemporary cultural references to create something new and unique. This type of art often reflects the changing nature of cultural values and aesthetics, as well as the way in which popular culture shapes and influences our perceptions of the world.

A cat-shaped decorative object painted with black spots on a white background, resembling a cow pattern.

From a technical perspective, the combination of origami and popular culture can require a great deal of skill and precision, as the artist must balance the demands of traditional origami techniques with the demands of representing familiar and recognizable figures. This requires a deep understanding of both the art of origami and the cultural references being used, as well as the ability to execute complex designs and shapes with accuracy and attention to detail.

In terms of interpretation and meaning, a work of art based on origami figures combined with elements of popular culture can have a variety of interpretations and messages, depending on the specific references being used and the context in which the work is created and presented. It may serve as a commentary on the role of popular culture in shaping our values and perceptions, or it may be used to explore the relationship between tradition and contemporary culture.

A geometric art portrait of Vincent van Gogh combining a cubist style with his self-portraits and painted in a mosaic style, featuring his face, a beard, and a suit with stormy sky background.
A cartoon scene featuring Tom the cat playing with a folded paper featuring Tweety Bird in the setting of a ship's interior.
Mixed media wall art featuring a bird on a red Nike box background.
Mixed media art featuring a collage of a church warden bird painted on a torn, colorful cereal box, mounted on a wall.
A three-dimensional cross-shaped artwork with a depiction of Jesus Christ on it. The artwork is made from cardboard or similar material, with various images and designs, including the phrase 'INRI' and a scene of Jesus with outstretched arms.
A painted image of a green parrot with hints of blue and black on an orange background, perched on a branch, on torn cardboard.
A cereal box featuring a person's face with a big smile and missing teeth, with cartoon cereal and a bull cartoon mascot in the background.
A cardboard box painted with a detailed, realistic image of a red and black bird perched on a branch mounted on a textured wall.
A small model Formula 1 race car with a black and yellow geometric pattern design on a black surface.
A woman wearing a mask, sunglasses, and a purple jacket holding shopping bags and a large red purse stands in front of a retail store, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Painting of a whale breaching the ocean surface with a fish jumping out of its mouth, surrounded by yellow abstract lines.
A woman dressed as Wonder Woman holding a Superman toy, standing in front of shelves filled with plush toys.
A wooden sculpture of a donkey painted in various shades of blue.
A ceramic sculpture of a stylized horse with a pale yellow body and dark blue patches resembling a cow print pattern.
Pink ceramic cat-shaped figurine decorated with white unicorn and floral patterns.
A decorative figure of a horse painted with black spots on a white background, resembling a cow pattern.
A geometric-style portrait of Vincent van Gogh with a dark background, featuring his facial features, beard, and hair depicted with angular facets. His clothing and background incorporate elements from his painting 'Starry Night'.
Pop art-style collage of The Beatles, featuring illustrated band members with vibrant colors and patterns, combined with a folded magazine with Beatles cover art, against a pastel camo background.