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SPIRAL
STAIRCASE
Oil on Canvas SOLD
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14 x 18
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UNEXPECTED
OPPORTUNITY
Oil
on Canvas
12 x 12
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12 x 12
In the quest of life, people
often look for opportunities and make decisions. However, opportunities
sometimes arrive where least expected. This painting is a representation
of this unusual encounter between an individual and a never
before considered opportunity. Developing the ability to recognize
opportunities where they are least expected is a virtual guarantee
of success. |
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THROUGH
THE GATE
Oil
on Canvas
16
x 14
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16 x 14
The celebration
of an arrival or an accomplishment can be interpreted by the
arrival of this individual to the gates of a new frontier. This
scene can be compared to the joyous experience of accomplishing
a goal. It also serves as inspiration for those who aspire to
reach a different place in their life. The gates hold a myriad
of different experiences. New sights and sounds await you through
the gate… welcome!
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THE PRESENT
Oil on Canvas
18
x 30 |
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THE MESSENGER
Oil on Canvas
24
x 20
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24
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THE ENCOUNTER
Oil on Canvas
18
x 24
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18 x 24 |
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THE PROTECTOR
Oil on Canvas
20
x 24
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20 x 24 |
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FRUIT
OF CHANGE
Oil
on Canvas
20 x 24
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20 x 24
The separation of
two souls can be represented by the separation of these two
flowers. Their base seems to be cut into sections in a style
the artist calls factionalism, which represents an incomplete
or developing situation. The base of the flowers seems to be
incomplete as if to represent that the union is in need of something
to complete it. It can be symbolic of anything that is lacking
in a relationship between two people. The fractionalized heart,
which hangs from one of the flowers, represents a broken heart
or an incomplete one. |
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FRAGILE
BALANCE
Oil
on Canvas
20 x 24
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This painting is a visually-stimulating
representation of the careful balance we must try to achieve
between work and family. While life can keep us occupied with
challenges, it is of the utmost importance to prevent those
challenges from negatively affecting our family. This painting
includes many elements of our daily life and depicts the struggle
to find this perfect balance of achieving success, without neglecting
life’s most precious gift; Family.
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FRUIT
OF OUR LOVE
Oil on Canvas 30
x 40
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30 x 40
16 x 20
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REFLECTIONS
OF INNOCENCE
Oil
on Canvas
40 x 20
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20 x 10
This painting focuses on the
resilience of life and hope in the midst of negativity. Here
the flowers are a representation of life and its fragility,
while the swing symbolizes the innocence that lies within us
all. The flowers bloom out of a desolate landscape, which has
been interrupted by a large chasm. This crack represents a negative
situation in the journey of our life. In spite of this negative
impact, life will bring balance by using that same crack as
a channel to deliver water through the barren land. This painting
evokes a sense of optimism, because in light of difficult situations,
one can confide in the promise that life and love will prevail.
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LEAP
OF FAITH
Oil
on Canvas - SOLD
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36 x 36
20 x 20
An individual stands
close to the edge of a cliff, pondering on the possibilities
of flight. His hesitation to jump is enhanced by the roots that
hold him to the ground. The roots in One’s work often
represent uncertainty and indecision holding the characters
to the ground. The two other individuals in the foreground contemplate
the apparent impossibility of surviving the jump. However, the
individual finds the faith and courage to jump off. The only
option for survival at this point is to develop wings and recover
from the fall, setting an example for those who incredulously
stood idle. |
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GOOD
AND EVIL
Oil
on Canvas
SOLD
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11 x 14
On our path through life we often
seek to balance those things in our life which affect us the
most. Similarly to Asian cultures which believe in the Ying
Yang and the balance of opposites, we must seek to strike careful
and healthy balances in our life. In the painting titled “Good
& Evil” the artist presents two characters that represent
opposites. They are in mid flight and display very contrasting
characteristic, which help the viewer easily draw a conclusion
as to which is good and which is bad. This painting is also
known as “Opposites”, which alludes to the popular
saying “Opposites Attract”. |
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THE
NOTE
Oil
on Canvas
12 x 12
Two flowers share the same base
symbolizing a strong union and common core beliefs. The couple
represented by the tulips, in addition to sharing a strong set
of values, they have a note attached. This note has an invisible
message written on it. Each viewer fills in this blank sheet
of paper, the message that they would give to someone they love
and care for. What’s the message in the note you are reading? |
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CONTEMPLATING
OPPORTUNITIES
Oil
on Canvas
12 x 12
As it is common in the journey
of every individual, we often encounter moments where a decision
must be made. Whenever opportunities arise, we must first recognize
them as opportunities and then decide whether or not we will
take advantage of them. In this painting, two people have stumbled
upon a tree with a door in it. In One’s paintings, doors
are often symbolic of opportunities and transitions. In this
case, the source of the opportunity is unexpected, which adds
to the painting’s atmosphere of uncertainty.
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TO
HEAVEN
Oil
on Canvas
12 x 12
The thought of a
balloon is usually accompanied by a thought of celebration.
In this painting, a heart-shaped balloon floats to heaven in
celebration of someone’s existence. The life of one person
is directly and positively affected by that of another. The
distant balloon represents the simultaneous celebration of life
by another individual. The balloons float to heaven in a symbolic
appreciation to the creator for love and family. |
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THE JOURNEY
Oil
on Canvas
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30 x 40
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SUNSET TAPESTRY
Oil
on Canvas
16
x 20
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THE WARRIOR
Oil
on Canvas
SOLD
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OUT
OF FOCUS
Oil
on Canvas
16
x 20
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A
FAMILY UNITED
A Dyptich (2 prints) - Original Sold
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A
NEW BEGINNING
Oil on Canvas
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16 x 12 |
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FACING
CLIFF
Oil on Canvas
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12 x 16
The faces in the cliff act as
protectors of the unknown treasure which lies within the cliff.
Although the protected treasure is not revealed in the painting,
one can see that it is of utmost importance to the world because
it is protected by a diverse array of figures from various origins.
Juan "ONE" Sepulveda also experimented with illusions
in this painting by hiding a female form in the tree trunk. |
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VICTORIOUS
Oil on Canvas
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24 x 12 |
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HELPING
HAND
Oil
on Canvas
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20 x 24 |
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AGAINST
THE ODDS
Oil
on Canvas
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20 x 24 |
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VISIONS
OF A REMINISCENT SOUL
Oil on Canvas
SOLD
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20 x 24 |
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THE MENTOR
Oil on Canvas
SOLD
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12 x 16 |
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WATCHFUL WARRIOR
Oil on Canvas
14 x 40
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OPPORTUNITY
Oil on Canvas
SOLD
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OUT OF DARKNESS
Oil on Canvas
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APPLE OF MY EYE
Oil on Canvas
30 x 36
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CHAOS
Oil
on Canvas
23
x 23
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EXPLORER
Oil
on Canvas
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PANIC
Oil
on Canvas
14
x 18
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A sense of vulnerability
can be felt by looking at the person who has reached the top
of a mountain and is now trapped in a dangerous situation. The
only escape from this situation is to accept the help of others
or surrendered to a higher power. This could have been the feeling
of those unfortunate souls who experienced the attacks on the
World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Further observation
of the painting reveals faces in the clouds and the reflection
in the water of the burning towers. This painting reflects on
the acceptance and need for other people's help, especially
during difficult situations. |
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PAIN
Oil
on Canvas
20 x 24
This graphic representation of
suffering serves as a channel to express a feeling of helplessness
in the face of pain. In this painting the artist, although extremely
close to his tools of expressions, is unable to create anything
because his hands are held outside of the field of view by the
constrains of pain. The cracks in the skull spell the word “PAIN”.
Tendonitis, migraine headaches and unfulfilling jobs were a
few of the pains that moved the artist to create this piece. |
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JIREH (JESUS)
Oil
on Canvas
30 x 40 |
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VISION AND COURAGE
Oil
on Canvas
30 x 40 |
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LADY LIBERTY
Oil
on Canvas
72 x 48 |
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EARLY INFLUENCE
Oil
on Canvas
20 x 40 |
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FRANKLIN SPLATTER
Oil
on Canvas
40 x 30 |
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OBAMA
Oil
on Canvas
16 x 20 |
 ONE - JUAN SEPULVEDA - BIO
Juan “One” Sepúlveda
was born in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and was
fortunate enough to grow up in a household, which greatly
valued having a healthy relationship with God. This relationship
has grown stronger through the years and has helped him
achieve things that he would have otherwise deemed impossible.
His parents have been significantly
influential and supportive of his career. His mother,
Ada was an artist, while his father, Juan Sepulveda Sr.
is a respected businessman in Puerto Rico. Here is what
the artist had to say regarding his parents: “I
have inherited a wealth of creativity from my mother.
It was inspiring to see her beautiful creations, which
included ceramics, sewing, and painting.” One’s
entrepreneurial spirit is also inherited from his parents.
“My father has always been an entrepreneur and has
always encouraged me through his business endeavors and
his wisdom.”
After losing his
mother to cancer in 2004, One gained a different perspective
in life, which has dramatically influenced his work. “More
than ever before, I am inspired to pursue my dreams and
encourage others to do the same. Especially after witnessing
the fragility of life and how beautiful it is to leave
a positive mark on the life of others; like my mother
did with everyone who crossed her path”.
One’s eagerness to continuously
grow as an artist has helped him achieve a level of expertise
in oil painting and ink drawing, which has made his work
coveted by collectors throughout the United States, Europe
and the Caribbean. One’s autodidactic nature, for
which he credits his parents, has led him to achieve a
level of quality in his work admired by many. The artist
explains: “I have done this by spending numerous
hours practicing and reading. I have been influenced by
the work of great masters from the renaissance like Michelangelo
and Leonardo daVinci as well as more modern masters like
M.C. Escher and Salvador Dali” In order to learn
from these great masters, One studies their artwork, career,
and lifestyle and then incorporate what he learns into
his work.
One has an insatiable desire to
create every day and a desire to share his art with the
world. In a world saturated with meaningless entertainment,
he arises with purpose behind his creations; he is an
artist whose aspiration is to edify mankind’s soul
by providing inspiration in the medium he knows best.
Just as he finds inspiration all around him, One aims
to impart inspiration in others through his metaphorical
creations; Thus perpetuating the cycle of inspiration. |
