Artwork description:

This artwork by Carlota Santos is a charming and intricate blend of drawing, embroidery, and collage, evoking the aesthetics of antique keepsakes and decorative arts. The piece features a delicate arrangement of hand-drawn elements, including a porcelain-like decorative plate, a pearl necklace with a gold monogrammed letter “C,” and a floral-trimmed shoe. These motifs, often associated with femininity and refinement, create a visual narrative that feels both historical and personal.

The left side of the composition incorporates lace and fabric, adorned with small pearl-like embellishments, adding a tactile quality that enhances the work’s nostalgic appeal. Fine, gestural pencil lines sketch out additional details—an elegant cameo, a tiny floral medallion, and flowing ribbons—while soft pastel colors and subtle gold accents lend an air of delicacy. The handwritten inscription “ensaje puntilla” (which translates to “lace message”) suggests an intimate or sentimental theme, reinforcing the idea of memory and adornment as central to the piece.

Framed with a pink mat and a gold-trimmed border, the artwork is presented almost like a treasured relic or a page from an old illustrated book. Santos’ signature style—an interplay of fine line work, historical references, and carefully chosen materials—shines through in this composition, offering a glimpse into her romantic and poetic artistic vision.

Artwork details:

Materials: Pencil and embroidery on paper 

Size: 21 x 29.7 cm + frame.

Signature: Signed & One-of-a-kind. 

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