ORIGINAL ARTWORK - Acrylic and watercolor in paper - Nasca lines

Echoes of the Nazca
Artist: Valentín
Medium: Acrylic and watercolor in paper
Origin: Peru

Valentín is a Peruvian artist recognized for vibrant depictions of highland village scenes. His works often celebrate rural Andean culture, daily life, and traditions through bold color palettes and expressive brushwork. While not widely known in international circles, his paintings are beloved in folk art communities and Peruvian artisan markets. Artwork :

Echoes of the Nazca is a vivid homage to Peru’s ancient and mysterious Nazca Lines—vast geoglyphs hed into the desert thousands of years ago. In this mixed abstract and symbolic composition, artist Valentín brings to life iconic Nazca figures, including the Monkey, the Hummingbird, the Hands, the Spider, and the enigmatic Astronaut-like figure.

Set against a dynamic, textured background of earthy reds, ochres, and celestial blues, the imagery emerges as if uncovered from layers of time and myth. The use of splattered paint and layered brushstrokes mimics the desert’s chaotic natural beauty, while the dark linear outlines of the glyphs provide striking visual contrast.

Valentín’s technique blends abstraction and symbolic realism, fusing pre-Columbian spirituality with a contemporary artistic voice. The figures seem to float or hover, as they do in aerial views of the real Nazca Lines—evoking mystery, reverence, and a connection to ancient cosmology. Visual Elements:

Color palette: Rich and earthy—rust, ochre, burnt sienna, turquoise, hints of black and white splatter

Texture: Highly dynamic, possibly created with palette knives, sponges, and splatter techniques

Composition: Balanced chaos—Nazca figures are scattered with intention, keeping the eye moving throughout

Signature: Located in the bottom right, signed “Valentín" in red Interpretation & Themes:

Cultural Memory: A tribute to Peru’s ancestral knowledge and the lasting legacy of indigenous civilizations

Mystery & Cosmos: Suggests themes of extraterrestrial or spiritual connection—reflecting popular theories about the Nazca Lines

Nature & Human Expression: A celebration of both the earth’s textures and humanity’s desire to communicate across time

THE PAINT ORIGINAL SIZE :

unframed aprox 500 mm x 360 mm

FRAMING SUGGESTION

His piece Echoes of the Nazca by Valentín is bold, mysterious, and deeply textured. It deserves a frame that respects its ancient inspiration while also amplifying its modern, energetic style. Framing suggestions tailored to this specific painting can be dark and bold. Let the artwork breathe! Allow at least 2-3" of frame width or float space if shadow-boxed

Please allow up to 3 weeks for framed.

We can frame here in Christchurch from a local Framing