{"title":"Alejandro Urrutia","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiography — Alejandro Urrutia(Q.E.P.D.)Alejandro Urrutia was a distinguished Guatemalan painter , celebrated for his deeply expressive interpretations of the human figure and for a figurative expressionist language built through ink, watercolor, acrylic.A graduate of the National School of Plastic Arts — ENAP — Urrutia is regarded as one of the representatives of Guatemalan avant-garde painting. Beginning in the 1970s, he exhibited extensively, and his work became part of private collections across the United States, Europe, and Central America.His artistic language was uniquely his own: a figurative expressionism enriched by tachisme and subtle graphism, where gesture and stain shaped the image. His watercolors held an extraordinary distinction — they never touched pencil. The figures emerged directly from confident, intuitive brushstrokes, as if born from emotion itself.One of the recurring subjects in his oeuvre was Los Sombrerones, figures that occupied a significant part of his production. For Urrutia, they represented diverse interpretations of a Spanish character born in Guatemala, transformed into a symbolic visual presence.Beyond painting, ballet was one of his greatest passions. He left home at fifteen in search of independence and devoted more than twenty years to dance, becoming part of the golden era of the Guatemala Ballet. That sensitivity to movement and grace remained visible throughout his work, especially in his female figures and nudes.According to ENAP directors, Urrutia belongs among the great masters of Guatemalan art alongside Dagoberto Vásquez, Roberto González Goyri, Efraín Recinos, Elmar René Rojas, Carlos Mérida, and Rodolfo Abularach.His childhood friend and fellow artist, Arnoldo Ramírez Amaya, described him as a man marked by personal tragedy, having never known his mother. Yet Urrutia never projected that pain onto his paintings. Instead, he created work filled with beauty, sensuality, and humanity.Alejandro Urrutia was, perhaps, the romantic of Guatemalan contemporary art — an artist who transformed gesture into beauty and watercolor into living emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"el-guerrero-de-macedonea","title":"El Guerrero de Macedonea","description":"\u003cp\u003e$6000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38cm X 58 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcuarela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alejandro Urrutia\" href=\"https:\/\/artharvestint.com\/collections\/alejandro-urrutia\"\u003eAlejandro Urrutia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Warrior of Macedonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA watercolor in continuous battle, where gesture, memory, and emotion dissolve into one another with extraordinary freedom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthy tones and deep shadows evoke an inner landscape suspended between chaos and contemplation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subtle whites become essential: they do not interrupt the composition — they complete it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey give breath, structure, and light to the work, allowing the image to emerge with quiet intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than depicting a warrior, Alejandro Urrutia reveals a state of the soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alejandro Urrutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276104302907,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7810\/8475\/files\/ElGuerreoMacedonicorecuadro.png?v=1779411430"},{"product_id":"jose-marti","title":"José Martí","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artharvestint.com\/collections\/alejandro-urrutia\" title=\"Alejandro Urrutia\"\u003eAlejandro Urrutia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 X 56 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“José Martí” by Alejandro Urrutia evokes a feeling of quiet strength, wisdom, and deep reflection. The warm sepia tones and handwritten elements surrounding the portrait create a sense of memory and legacy, as if thoughts, ideals, and history are still alive around him. The piece feels both intimate and powerful, portraying Martí not only as a historical figure but as a symbol of intellect, patriotism, and enduring human spirit.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alejandro Urrutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51284739162427,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7810\/8475\/files\/JoseMartirecuadro.png?v=1779812705"},{"product_id":"danzas-goyescas","title":"Danzas Goyescas I","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artharvestint.com\/collections\/alejandro-urrutia\" title=\"Alejandro Urrutia\"\u003eAlejandro Urrutia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 cm x 58 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcuarela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This artwork evokes a feeling of mystery, introspection, and emotional depth. The loose monochromatic washes and fragmented lines create an almost dreamlike atmosphere, where the figure seems to emerge from memory rather than reality. It feels like a reflection of hidden thoughts and quiet emotions, inviting the viewer to pause and interpret what lies beneath the surface.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alejandro Urrutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51284754694459,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7810\/8475\/files\/DanzasGoyescaslrecuadro.png?v=1779813748"},{"product_id":"la-nina-y-la-paloma","title":"La Niña y la Paloma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artharvestint.com\/collections\/alejandro-urrutia\" title=\"Alejandro Urrutia\"\u003eAlejandro Urrutia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcuarela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 cm X 54 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvoking a feeling of tenderness, serenity, and quiet intimacy. The soft reddish tones and delicate lines create a warm, almost timeless atmosphere, while the gentle interaction between the figure and the dove symbolizes peace, purity, and human connection. It feels like a moment suspended in silence — a reflection of grace, innocence, and inner harmony.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alejandro Urrutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51284761444667,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7810\/8475\/files\/LaNinayLaPalomarecuadro.png?v=1779814705"},{"product_id":"multitudes","title":"Multitudes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artharvestint.com\/collections\/alejandro-urrutia\" title=\"Alejandro Urrutia\"\u003eAlejandro Urrutia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcuarela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e63 cm X 39 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Multitudes” evokes a feeling of movement, energy, and the emotional complexity of human presence. The expressive brushstrokes and layered colors create the sensation of countless lives, voices, and emotions flowing together at once. Beneath the apparent chaos, there is a rhythm and unity, suggesting that even within crowds and individuality, there exists an invisible connection that binds humanity together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alejandro Urrutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51284766064955,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7810\/8475\/files\/MultitudAlejandroUrrutiarecuadro.png?v=1779815384"},{"product_id":"guerrero-i","title":"Guerrero I","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artharvestint.com\/collections\/alejandro-urrutia\" title=\"Alejandro Urrutia\"\u003eAlejandro Urrutia \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 metro x 1 metro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcuarela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This artwork evokes a feeling of strength, mythology, and timeless movement. The interaction between the classical figure and the horse creates a sense of power guided by wisdom rather than force. The warm earth tones and expressive marks give the piece a feeling of history in motion, as if ancient stories, courage, and human determination are being carried across time.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alejandro Urrutia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51284839072059,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7810\/8475\/files\/Guerrerolrecuadro.png?v=1779818657"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/7810\/8475\/collections\/Portada.jpg?v=1779409542","url":"https:\/\/artharvestint.com\/collections\/alejandro-urrutia.oembed","provider":"Art Harvest International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}