Holding On to Play By Artist Rafi Perez Textured Artist Enhanced Print On Wood

Description

THIS IS AN ENHANCED PRINT
This is a high-quality print of my work on archival art paper. I enhance my prints using either ink, paint, pastel, or a combination of mediums. Each one is unique. This piece is mounted on wood and ready to hang out of the box. It is completely hand-crafted by (me) the artist, with unique texture patterns added by hand. No two are the same. These pieces are signed and dated on the back by the artist.

ARTWORK STORY

Life has this weird habit of making us think we need to be serious all the time—like we have to earn joy by first surviving a never-ending to-do list. But what if play wasn’t something we had to justify? What if we held onto it like our life depended on it? Because, in many ways, it does.

This piece captures that struggle—the tension between the weight of the world and the lightness of play. The figure, sculpted in strength yet painted in vulnerability, reaches for something seemingly fragile: a red balloon, a symbol of childhood wonder. The colors bleed and drip, just like time slipping past us, but that doesn’t mean we let go.

This is a reminder: Cling to what brings you joy. Hold on with both hands, with every muscle, with every ounce of defiance against the grind. Because the moment you stop reaching for play is the moment you start sinking into monotony. And honestly, who has time for that?

CUSTOM REQUESTS
If you have a particular request, please get in touch with me. If you are interested in a specific custom requirement. If you have a certain size that is not listed, contact me before ordering, and I’ll let you know if I can accommodate and prepare a special listing for you.

SHIPPING
* FAST within the US Mainland fully insured.
* I ship Large Pieces most safely and affordably.
* Overseas International, please email me for a shipping quote and VAT information.
* International buyers, please understand that any taxes, duties, and brokerage fees are the buyer’s responsibility, and I have no knowledge or control over those fees.

EXTRA INFO ABOUT THE ART
* Every painting is made with gallery/museum-grade materials.
* Camera never does the art justice.
* Varnish is applied to protect from pollutants, weather, and offers UV filtering to ensure the longevity of your art.
* If you have any questions, please feel free to email me anytime – Contact Us

Because of color variances in monitors, colors may not be exactly as they look on your screen. But I do my best to represent the colors I use in my photographs.
Notice: © All rights reserved. Art by Rafi Perez.
This original art may not be copied, printed, or used without my written permission.

• Wood Sizes are approximated (Variations 1/2 an inch) to fit the design and layout of the print. The print itself and wood may be slightly smaller or larger than listed due to each being uniquely handmade.
• Wood Thickness is 1/2 Inch.