2009, "He Loved to Ride", Contemporary, Mixed Media on Canvas, Artist Y. C. Lozano

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Y. C. Lozano
He Loved to Ride, 2009

Contemporary, mixed media on canvas

This contemporary mixed media painting by Y. … Read more Y. C. Lozano
He Loved to Ride, 2009

Contemporary, mixed media on canvas

This contemporary mixed media painting by Y. C. Lozano depicts a stylized figure riding a bicycle, rendered with bold black contour lines and simplified, graphic forms. The faceless figure and exaggerated proportions lend the work a universal, narrative quality, inviting viewers to project memory and emotion onto the scene.

A vibrant palette of cobalt blue, sunflower yellow, soft white, and muted earth tones energizes the composition, while layered paint, textural marks, and visible underpainting add depth and tactile complexity. The rhythmic repetition of curved lines and the angled posture of the bicycle suggest motion and forward momentum, reinforcing the sense of joy and freedom implied by the title.

Blending elements of contemporary folk art, neo-expressionism, and illustrative abstraction, He Loved to Ride reflects Lozano’s playful yet deliberate approach to storytelling through form and color. The work balances whimsy with structure, resulting in a visually engaging composition that feels both nostalgic and modern. See less