Modern Mexican Magical Realism by Emeteria, Oaxaca

• Mid-Century/Modern Mexican Magical Realism: Original Fantasy Painting by Emeteria, Oaxaca 1988 Offered for sale is a striking, original late-20th-century oil painting on board originating from the world-renowned art hub of Oaxaca, Mexico. Dated 1988 and signed by the regional artist Emeteria, this piece captures the essence of the Oaxacan School's legendary affinity for magical realism, vibrant palettes, and mythological symbolism. Subject Matter & Style The artwork depicts a mesmerizing, ethereal profile portrait of a female figure rendered in rich, jewel-toned green skin. She wears an elaborate, organic headdress or stylized hair mass composed of deep blues, purples, and textured patterns reminiscent of coral or flowing energy. Set against a dramatic, split background of fiery crimson and midnight black, the composition carries a powerful, mystical "Earth Goddess" presence. The brushwork seamlessly blends structured figurative work with looser, abstract textures typical of Mexican modernism from the late 1980s. Inscriptions & Provenance The painting is clearly hand-signed, dated, and localized by the artist in the lower-right quadrant: • Line 1: Emeteria (Cursive Signature) • Line 2: '88 (Year of Creation) • Line 3: OAXACA (City/State of Origin, Mexico) Note on Market Cataloging: This piece has historically been misattributed in some circles as a "Brazilian" work or spelled "Emerteria." A clear physical inspection of the signature definitively confirms its prestigious Oaxacan, Mexican heritage. Specifications • Medium: Oil (or mixed media acrylic) on artist board / panel. • Movement/School: Oaxacan School / Mexican Modern Surrealism / Magical Realism. • Creation Date: 1988 • Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico • Total Framed Dimensions: 24.25" Height x 20.25" Width (Approx. 61.6 cm x 51.4 cm) • Framing: Housed in a vintage silver-gilt finished wooden frame featuring a double-layered cream matboard. Secured with a standard cardboard backing, metal glazier points, and a wire hanging mount. Condition Report • Artwork: Excellent vintage condition. The paint layer remains highly vibrant, stable, and saturated with no visible cracking, flaking, or restoration. • Frame & Matting: Very good structurally. The frame shows light age-related surface wear and minor scuffs consistent with its age. The cardboard backing is fully intact and secures the artwork firmly Nearest intersection Younge Street and Stelees Avenue