"Queen of the Blue" - Intricate Cuban Surrealism by Adrian Mas

"Queen of the Blue" is a work of breathtaking technical complexity that submerges the viewer in a universe of cobalt blue and gold. In this piece, the female figure becomes a totem surrounded by a multitude of "eye-fish" swimming through a dense web of black lines. The work is a celebration of detail, where golden spirals and meticulous dot-work create a visual texture that seems to vibrate, evoking both the constant movement of the ocean and the opulence of a baroque theatrical costume.

Artistic Details & Influences

_Scenic Drama: True to his background as a stage director, Mas composes this work with a dynamic symmetry reminiscent of a ceremonial mask or a large-scale stage headpiece.

_The Heritage of Masters: The elegant and obsessive use of black lines is a direct tribute to Amelia Peláez, while the repetition of ocular motifs and fish refers to the mystical symbolism of Wifredo Lam.

_Light and Contrast: The technique of master Héctor Cata shines in the use of gold against deep blue, reclaiming that "explosion of light" and transparency that defines Mas’s visual memory of colonial Havana.

Technical Specifications

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

Style: Figurative Abstraction / Cuban Neo-Surrealism.

Ready to Hang: Original work with detailed edges that extend the canvas experience.

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.