"Oceanic Muse" - Surrealist Figurative Painting by Adrian Mas

"Oceanic Muse" is a masterful piece capturing the intersection of human form and oceanic mystery. In this work, Adrian Mas presents a cubist-fragmented female figure intertwined with a golden-scaled fish that appears to ascend through the composition. Set against a royal violet background, the elements of the work burst forth in a web of geometric patterns and tension lines, evoking both fishing nets and the architecture of colonial stained-glass windows.

Artistic Details & Influences

_Theatrical Composition: True to his career in theater, Adrian utilizes stylized "eyes" and fan-like structures reminiscent of avant-garde stage costumes and props.

_The Havana School: The influence of Amelia Peláez is evident in the meticulous black outlining, while the palette of vibrant greens, oranges, and reds reclaims the "Cuban joy" and Caribbean light the artist seeks to preserve.

_Refined Technique: Under the mentorship of master Héctor Cata, Mas has perfected the use of transparency. Here, the fish's fins display an ethereal, almost translucent delicacy that contrasts with the solidity of the geometric forms.

Technical Specifications

Medium: Mixed Media (Oil and Acrylic on canvas).

Style: Figurative Cubism / Caribbean Surrealism.

Ready to Hang: Hand-painted edges; signed original work.

Origin: Miami, Florida.

►Authenticity: This is a one-of-a-kind original work, hand-painted by Adrián Mas. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed and sealed by the artist.

►Exclusivity: While limited Giclée reproductions of this image exist, this canvas is the primary original, possessing the unique texture, relief, and direct energy of the artist's brushwork.

Local Pickup in Miami, FL and Free Shipping to USA Continental (Alaska excluded)

Local Pickup: ►Free 

Your original 24" × 48" oil/acrylic painting on canvas is professionally stretched and framed (or ready to frame), and currently displayed at our Miami gallery. We offer this option to avoid shipping risks.

• Pickup Location: 11776 SW 88th Street, Miami, FL 33186
• Process: After your purchase, we will notify you within 48 hours (usually much sooner) when the artwork is ready for collection.
• Included: Official certificate of authenticity personally signed by the artist.

Shipping to USA Continental: ►Free (Alaska excluded)

Your original 24" × 48" oil-acrylic painting on canvas ships rolled (not stretched/framed/ready to frame) to keep costs lower and protect it during transit. Frame is not included

• Carefully prepared: Protected with acid-free glassine, rolled paint-side out around a sturdy tube, cushioned, and placed in a heavy-duty mailing tube (≈6" diameter × 32" long).
• Method: Shipped via UPS Ground (5–8 business days to continental US) with residential delivery, adult signature required, full-value insurance, and tracking.
• Labeled “FRAGILE – Original Artwork – Do Not Bend.”
• Upon Arrival: The canvas will arrive rolled in a protective tube. Unroll slowly on a clean, flat surface at room temperature (paint side up). Allow it to relax under light weights for 24–48 hours to flatten naturally. We recommend professional stretching by a local framer for the best display results.

We look forward to handing you this original work directly and sharing more about its creation.

Questions? Feel free to contact us before purchasing.