Coca Cola

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100 x 80 cm
Created: 2018

The painting “Coca Cola” by Alfonso Barrera is an impressive example of hyperrealistic painting, created with oil paints on canvas. It depicts a crumpled and partially rusted Coca-Cola can, rendered so realistically that it could easily be mistaken for a photograph at first glance. Barrera masterfully captures the texture and material of the can with extreme precision—from the fine lines of the folds in the metal to the rust marks symbolizing the passage of time.

What’s particularly fascinating is the contrast between the shiny red coating of the can, which, despite its battered state, still retains its iconic sheen, and the rough, corroded areas that remind us of the material’s transience. The precision with which the light reflects off the can’s various surfaces enhances the illusion of three-dimensionality and gives the artwork remarkable depth.

By choosing a mundane object like a soda can, which symbolizes both consumption and decay, Barrera invites the viewer to reflect on the value of material goods and the traces of time. “Coca Cola” is not only a technical masterpiece but also a reflection on modern consumer culture and the beauty found in deterioration. With its lifelike details, Barrera transforms an ordinary object into a powerful work of art that is both aesthetically captivating and thought-provoking.

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