Sandías II continues Ramírez’s exploration of one of the most emblematic motifs in Mexican art and identity: the watermelon. Rendered with striking yellows, purples, and deep reds, the fruit slices appear as luminous icons, enriched with touches of gold that elevate them beyond the everyday. The composition oscillates between festivity and ritual, reaffirming the watermelon as both symbol of abundance and a cultural archetype within Mexican modern and contemporary painting.
