David Alfaro Siqueiros
La Fé, 1946
Oil on panel
La Fé by David Alfaro Siqueiros, painted in 1946, is a powerful reflection of the artist’s engagement with spiritual resilience amid political and social upheaval. Rendered in bold, expressive forms and dramatic tonal contrasts, the composition captures the emotional intensity and revolutionary ethos that define Siqueiros’ oeuvre. Created during a transitional period in his career, the work reveals a dynamic fusion of personal conviction and collective struggle, where faith transcends the religious and becomes a symbol of resistance.
David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896–1974)
Was a towering figure in 20th-century Latin American art and one of the most prominent Mexican muralists, alongside Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco. A committed Marxist and political activist, Siqueiros believed that art should serve the people and be a tool for social transformation.
His work is marked by a deep sense of humanism, monumental scale, and technical innovation—pioneering the use of industrial materials such as pyroxylin and airbrush in mural painting. Siqueiros’ style blends realism and expressionism, often depicting scenes of collective action, struggle, and dignity in the face of oppression. His legacy extends beyond painting to his role as a teacher, theorist, and revolutionary, influencing generations of artists in Mexico and beyond.
Today, his works are held in major institutions around the world and continue to resonate as vital commentaries on justice, solidarity, and the transformative power of belief.
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