
Reflections of Innocence | Limited Edition
"Reflections of Innocence," an oil painting by Juan Sepúlveda, invites viewers on a journey through layers of symbolism and heartfelt emotion. The central image of this piece features two vibrant tulips gracefully growing along a tranquil lakeside, a scene of quiet beauty that starkly contrasts with the barren desert in the distance. In the foreground, one of the tulips supports a rustic swing crafted from rope and wood, its serene image echoed in the placid waters below. This charming detail, paired with the unaffected beauty of its companion flower standing tall behind it, offers a poignant visual metaphor for childhood innocence and the nostalgic yearning for simpler times. Yet Sepúlveda also speaks to the fleeting nature of this innocence, as evidenced by the barren desert landscape that unfolds in the background, marked by a large, divisive chasm. Subtly etched onto this stark backdrop is a recurring motif in Sepúlveda’s work: a solitary Kudu before a tomb and a withered tree, a s