El Corta Plátanos (The Banana Cutter) depicts a man of the namesake profession, who is seated while wielding a machete. Although his face is partially obscured by the shade provided by his hat, the primary figure wields a powerful presence within the pictorial frame—commanding space and attention through his central position. The man's crisp, white shirt also draws contrast from the backdrop, made up of a serene blue sky and a line of homes amid scores of undulating waves. As in many of Nazario's works, the composition pays homage to Puerto Rican heritage by featuring those who are essential to daily life on the island, in spite of being often overlooked. The artist will additionally render each print with unique, hand-embellished elements such as palm trees, mountains, or tropical fruits; other prints may include subtle elements of sports and automobiles.
Joshua Nazario Lugo
El Corta Plátanos (The Banana Cutter), 2026
24 x 20 inches
Archival pigment print
Limited edition of of 15 with 5 AP + 2 PP
Hand-embellished, signed and numbered by the artist
$600
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