AURELIAN | PRESENCIAS Collection by CID シ (Ricardo Cid)

AURELIAN: The Guardian of Silent Memory

"AURELIAN" is more than a portrait; it is the personification of time held within a face. In this piece, the artist CID シド introduces a character who acts as a bridge between two states of being. Aurelian represents the wisdom of one who has observed much and spoken little; he is a figure born from the need to give form to human resilience.

The work articulates a profound exploration of ontology and fragmented identity. Aurelian is presented with an asymmetric gaze—the most distinctive hallmark of CID シド's visual language. His vibrant blue eye, wide open, represents the "now," a direct connection to the viewer and the external world. Conversely, his half-closed eye is a sanctuary for the internal—the personal history that remains untold but defines who we are.

The technical execution reinforces this existential narrative. Through the use of relief paste and acrylics, the artist builds an orography of ridges and edges that give volume to experience. The final oil paint finish elevates the piece, providing an organic warmth and chromatic depth that transforms Aurelian from a mere image into a living presence. A work designed for collections seeking a piece with soul, narrative strength, and high-end technical mastery.

International Collecting and Shipping:

• Global Reach: The works and symbols of CID シド are part of private collections across all 5 continents.

Shipping

🇪🇸 Spain: Free shipping
🇪🇺 Europe: Free shipping
🌍 Outside the EU: Shipping cost is automatically calculated at checkout based on destination, postal code, and artwork dimensions.

Large format artworks (100cm+):
For shipments outside the European Union, large format artworks are shipped rolled in a high-resistance PVC protective tube, along with the ready-to-assemble wooden stretcher frame, to ensure maximum safety during transit.

Final assembly is completed by any local framer in just a few minutes — the same method used by international auction houses and museums to transport large-format artwork.

This professional shipping system significantly reduces transportation costs compared to specialized fine art carriers, without ever compromising the safety or integrity of the artwork.

• Customs and Taxes: Any duties, import taxes, or customs fees in the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer.
• Packaging: Specialized professional protection using high-resistance materials and reinforced packaging to ensure the integrity of the artwork and its textures during transit.

Professional Technical Specifications

• Artist: CID シド
• Title: AURELIAN
• Medium: Mixed media (Acrylic, oil, and relief paste) on high-quality professional canvas.
• Dimensions: 81 x 100 cm.
• Authenticity: Includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA) by the artist. VAT included in the price of the artwork.

P.S. Art Investment: As part of a consolidated trajectory in the international market, the works of CID シド maintain a growing demand, appreciating in value year after year.