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  • Country: United States
  • Category: Painting
  • Technique: Acrylic
  • Medium: Canvas
  • Theme: Figure Painting
  • Measurements: 37.01 x 50.00 in
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  • Tags: girl, blue, banana

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Artwork description

Telephone Talk

Acrylic on canvas
37" x 50"
Signed on the back
Certificate of authenticity available
Condition: Excellent

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Telephone Talk depicts a quiet, poetic moment of communication reimagined through humor and symbolism. A young lady is shown in the familiar gesture of speaking on the phone, yet instead of a device, she gently holds a banana to her ear. This playful substitution brings to mind the slang phrase “don’t talk bananas,” adding a layer of irony and lightness to the scene while hinting at how absurd and fragmented modern communication can sometimes feel.

Despite the surreal element, she appears completely peaceful, absorbed in her conversation. Her eyes are covered by vibrant orange flowers, suggesting a different kind of perception—one that listens beyond sight and distraction. Her red lips remain softly closed, emphasizing that her presence is rooted in listening rather than speaking.

Her long hair flows smoothly, shaping and softening her shoulders, while her light magenta blouse harmonizes with the serene, light blue background. The composition creates a gentle, dreamlike atmosphere—calm, balanced, and intimate.

At its core, the painting reflects on how we communicate today. In a world where cellphones are constant companions and words are exchanged rapidly, true listening has become rare. Telephone Talk becomes a quiet reminder of the value of presence, attention, and emotional connection—suggesting that sometimes, understanding others begins not with speaking, but with truly listening.

Artist information

Carlos Gamez de Francisco (b.1987, Holguin, Cuba) lives and works in Prospect,KY. He has received numerous awards including the Fine Art Photographer of theYear at Moscow International Photo Awards, the Honorable Mention atInternational Color Awards and Tokio International Photo Awards; the MuseumGuild Purchase Award at Evansville Museum; the SAIC Distinguished Scholarshipat The Art Institute of Chicago; the Key to the City of Louisville by Mayor GregFischer; and the “Dreammakers” Artist in Residence at Muhammad Ali Center. Hehas had solo shows at 21c Museum, Bentonville, AR; Kenise Barnes Fine Art,Larchmont, NY, Hardcore Art Contemporary Space, Miami, FL; Muhammad AliMuseum, Louisville, KY; and the Colonial Museum of Fine Arts, Havana. Gamez deFrancisco is represented in the collections of the 21c Museum, Louisville, KY; theFashion Resource Center at The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL; theCubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center, Miami, FL; and the Louisville MetroHall, Louisville, KY.

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