Title: The Jijón Brothers' Guitars Robbery
Technique: Oil, acrylic, latex, airbrush, on canvas
Size: 1.12 meters x 1.38 meters
"The Jijón Brothers' Guitars Robbery" is a captivating artwork by Patricio Jijón that portrays a chaotic and emotional scene. The painting depicts the devastating robbery of the famous guitar collection owned by the Jijón brothers. The instruments were like their own children, and their loss is palpable in the painting.
In the center of the painting, we see one brother looking at his Gibson Explorer 1976 guitar  distraught and despondent. They are surrounded by their mother and father, who are trying to console him. Behind them, we see two conspirators, a man and a woman, who are attempting to act surprised and innocent. However, their guilt is apparent in their body language and expressions, self-decapitating themselves as a fake empty act.
To the back right of the painting, we see the other brother in a punkabestia fire mode. His anger and frustration are evident as he watches the scene unfold. In the bottom left, we see an evil dog, spelling the robbery complot with black magic and backlash pain.
"The Jijón Brothers' Guitars Robbery" is a poignant and powerful artwork that highlights the emotional impact of loss and theft. The painting is a reminder of the importance of art and music in our lives and the devastating effects of their absence. The Jijón brothers are still searching for their beloved instruments, and this painting serves as a tribute to their ongoing quest for justice and resolution.
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