by Joshua Rios
Oil on Canvas
24” x 18”
Liberty Stands is one of Joshua Rios's most boldly conceived works — a visceral, impasto-rich portrait of the Statue of Liberty that pulses with patriotic energy and artistic conviction. The iconic figure rises in luminous verdigris against a fractured, kaleidoscopic background of red, white, and blue, where gestural brushstrokes, white stars, and fragments of handwritten text swirl together like a living document of American identity. Rios treats Liberty not as monument but as living symbol — her textured robes built up with thick, confident pigment, her expression serene yet resolute amid the surrounding chaos. It is a painting that feels both celebratory and urgent, making it a powerful and timely addition to any serious collection.
by Joshua Rios
Oil on Canvas
24” x 18”
Liberty Stands is one of Joshua Rios's most boldly conceived works — a visceral, impasto-rich portrait of the Statue of Liberty that pulses with patriotic energy and artistic conviction. The iconic figure rises in luminous verdigris against a fractured, kaleidoscopic background of red, white, and blue, where gestural brushstrokes, white stars, and fragments of handwritten text swirl together like a living document of American identity. Rios treats Liberty not as monument but as living symbol — her textured robes built up with thick, confident pigment, her expression serene yet resolute amid the surrounding chaos. It is a painting that feels both celebratory and urgent, making it a powerful and timely addition to any serious collection.
