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Aleteia interviewed Ricardo Celma, a Latin American artist who says that he asks God to guide his paintbrush and that he is profoundly devoted to Mary.
Ricardo Selma has an exceptional giftfor imbuing the images he creates with an uncanny realism. His talent has taken him to countless parts of the world, including Taiwan and the Vatican. Among his admirers is Pope Francis, to whom he gave one of his most emblematic works.
Argentine artist Ricardo Celma spoke with Aleteia and talked about the complex process involved in his art. Today, his work is exhibited in world-renowned spaces such as the European Museum of Modern Art (Barcelona), where until recently it was unthinkable that they would display a piece of religious art.
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Ricardo Selma has an exceptional giftfor imbuing the images he creates with an uncanny realism. His talent has taken him to countless parts of the world, including Taiwan and the Vatican. Among his admirers is Pope Francis, to whom he gave one of his most emblematic works.
Argentine artist Ricardo Celma spoke with Aleteia and talked about the complex process involved in his art. Today, his work is exhibited in world-renowned spaces such as the European Museum of Modern Art (Barcelona), where until recently it was unthinkable that they would display a piece of religious art.
Inspiration and prayer
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This artist creates "sacred hyperrealism"; prayer is crucial
Aleteia interviewed Ricardo Celma, a Latin American artist who says that he asks God to guide his paintbrush and that he is profoundly devoted to Mary.
aleteia.org
