Art Mixed Media Painting Appraisal

Nobody Can Stop Us

This item is an original mixed-media painting by Daniel Martin Diaz, measuring 36x24 inches as per the provided context. The artwork features a central portrait of an elderly woman, rendered in a subdued, almost sepia-toned palette, evoking the style of a vintage photograph or an academic portrait. Overlaid onto this classic imagery are contemporary, almost scientific or alchemical, geometric and symbolic designs in stark white. The woman's eyes are depicted as glowing white ovals, from which two prominent white lines descend, flowing as if tears or streams of energy. Above her head, a glowing white pyramid with an all-seeing eye is flanked by stylized wings. Various inscriptions and symbols are scattered across the canvas: 'NOBODY CAN STOP US' inverted at the top, 'EXPRESSIONS OF GRAVITY AND RADIATION' curving around the left, 'WAKE UP AND ACT' on the lower left, and 'TELL US YOUR LIE' on the right, accompanied by a small avian symbol and a cross-like grid. Other symbols include geometric patterns, what appears to be an atomic model or planetary orbits, layered cone-like structures, a crystal, and three phases of the moon. The contrast between the antique-style portrait and the modern, almost mystical symbols creates a striking surrealist aesthetic. The painting is housed in a dark, ornate, possibly wooden frame with a detailed, sculpted texture, suggesting a classical framing choice that further emphasizes the anachronistic elements of the artwork. The condition appears excellent, with no visible damage or significant wear to the painting itself. The craftsmanship is evident in the detailed overlay work and the painterly quality of the portrait, combining traditional techniques with contemporary thematic elements. It represents a unique fusion of historical portraiture with esoteric and scientific iconography.