Holy Cowism!Perdida II 90 x 60 cm Oil
I was recently asked to look at some artwork by an acquaintance of mine. She told me that her nephew, who's from Mexico, lives in Poland and paints flying cows...what came immediately to mind was the surrealist painter Rene Magritte - you know the guy, he's the one that painted a lot of things floating about.
We walked over to her computer and she pulled up several pictures of, well, flying cows. My first thought: very nice, very well executed. Second thought: Why flying cows? My answer: Why not.
Raul Govea is a young and talented painter with an imagination that he surreally captures through paint and canvas: A dreamer that paints his dreams true. He gives us a little insight into his imagination and inspiration. “Well, some of us or at least some of us have the dream of flying, but why not animals, why not cows? If just suddenly they were gifted with a pair of wings they would be everywhere. So that's when I started to imagine them in different situations or backgrounds…”
We walked over to her computer and she pulled up several pictures of, well, flying cows. My first thought: very nice, very well executed. Second thought: Why flying cows? My answer: Why not.
Raul Govea is a young and talented painter with an imagination that he surreally captures through paint and canvas: A dreamer that paints his dreams true. He gives us a little insight into his imagination and inspiration. “Well, some of us or at least some of us have the dream of flying, but why not animals, why not cows? If just suddenly they were gifted with a pair of wings they would be everywhere. So that's when I started to imagine them in different situations or backgrounds…”
What I like about his flying cows is that he brings forth a feeling of gentleness by personifying the noble beast. “In some of my paintings they appear with their heart out, this for me means the tenderness the animal expresses when you look at their innocent eyes.” He brings you into the picture. You become a part of the flight. Perhaps the best piece that captures this idea is Perdida ll ( see above). The cow beckons you to join; almost dares you to question your perception.
Raul paints in oil on canvas and wood. His next exhibition will be held on December 5 in Lodz, Poland at the Politecnic Academy of Lodz. To see more of his work
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