The Funeral

Bold, narrative, and hauntingly still, The Funeral by Mario Guzmán Olivares captures a ceremonial procession across water in a moment of quiet reverence. Rendered in a three-tone palette of yellow, green, and black, the composition is cut into wood and hand-printed using the traditional technique of xylography. Figures stand solemnly on canoes, floating beneath a glowing sky that reflects against the textured surface of the water. Each silhouette is distinctly carved, offering a snapshot of rural ritual and collective grief. What sets this print apart is its emotional weight and formal restraint — each detail is intentional, from the balance of negative space to the repeated vertical gestures of the figures. The fine lines and bold color blocking add graphic clarity, while the framing enhances the work’s presence as a collectible fine art piece.