MANUEL MENDIVE (B. 1944) Untitled signed and dated 'Mendive 1999' (lower right) acrylic on canvas 15 5/8 x 19 7/8 in (39.5 x 50.3 cm) Painted in 1999 Footnotes: This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Mendive Art Project. Provenance Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner. Untitled (1999) reflects the symbolic and spiritual universe that defines Manuel Mendive's practice, where nature, the human figure, and Afro-Cuban worldview converge within a poetic and ritual narrative. The scene, articulated through simplified forms and flat areas of color, evokes a mythical landscape inhabited by presences that move fluidly between the human and the spiritual realms. Trees, water, and the central figure establish a calm and enveloping visual rhythm, transforming the natural environment into a sacred space of continuity and transformation. The work belongs to Mendive's sustained engagement with ancestral myths, beliefs, and knowledge, reinterpreted through a contemporary pictorial language rich in symbolism and narrative depth. Manuel Mendive is internationally recognized for his profound exploration of spirituality, Afro-Cuban culture, and the relationship between humanity and nature. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing