Gozo, Desert of Lost Heads, Acrylic on Paper, 2024

Gozo's Desert of Lost Heads is a striking surrealist landscape that transports the viewer into a barren desert filled with disembodied statue heads of varying colors scattered across the yellow sands. A lone white dog wanders among the heads, adding a touch of humor and irreverence as it nonchalantly urinates on one of the heads. This whimsical detail contrasts with the otherwise eerie and contemplative atmosphere of the scene. The soft, dreamlike clouds overhead and a faint archway in the background further enhance the surreal and mysterious nature of the artwork. Taking inspiration from surrealist traditions, Gozo blends abstract concepts with figurative elements, creating a landscape that invites the viewer to explore the realms of imagination and symbolism. The positioning of the heads and the dog's playful behavior evoke questions of memory, identity, and the passage of time in this dreamlike environment. This artwork is an original, one-of-a-kind creation, crafted in acrylic on premium 400gsm Fabriano paper and handsigned by Gozo. The artwork is delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity. Gozo is a collective driven by the community of artists at Casa das Peritas, an art space located in the rural area of the Galician Atlantic Coast in Spain. The collective is focused on the creation of medium and large-format works where the poetic dimension becomes the central element. The works of Gozo emerge from processes of creative disruption and are activated through playful work sessions where individual authorships dissolve into a common brand that celebrates the wonder of the world's beauty. The resulting artworks are materialized in eclectic and unbiased styles and techniques, designed to provoke pleasure in their contemplation and contribute to the creation of healthy, pleasant, and enjoyable interior spaces. Keywords Desert of Lost Heads, Surrealist Landscape, Acrylic on Paper, Gozo, White Dog, Disembodied Heads, Dreamlike Scene, Dog Urinating, Playful Detail, Contemporary Art, Yellow Desert, Surrealist Tradition, Poetic Dimension, Symbolic Art, Galician Art, Casa das Peritas, Memory and Identity, Original Artwork, Signed Certificate