“Character Among Quadrupeds” – Diptych

Surreal, symbolic, and visually commanding, Character Among Quadrupeds is a two-panel oil and marble dust painting by Tomás Pineda Matus. Created in 2001, this large-scale diptych features a solitary human figure surrounded by enigmatic four-legged creatures — a scene both mythic and introspective. The textured surface, created with marble dust, adds weight and presence to the work, giving each brushstroke a tactile, sculptural quality. Pineda blends folklore, imagination, and quiet tension in this standout piece, perfect for collectors drawn to layered symbolism and contemporary Mexican surrealism.