Cucaro

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Witness the rediscovery of a mid-century San Francisco icon. The Picasso of America.....Cucaro!!

People-People

A style with a spirit even more of the zeitgeist today than 50 years ago. Together but distorted. Gathered yet apart.

Mediterranean Villa interior

Strong handed impressionism impasto offering here. Colours pop as you take note of the bird and figure descending. Quite the sight.

Marina impressionism

A beautiful serene scene that Monet would nod his approval.
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Sky is starting to bruise as the gathering commences.

Cucaro was the master of abstract group scenes which the more you look the more you see. Change the angle or your vantage point and see new things.

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Art by Nature

An upbeat group scene with a little drizzle cropping up in concert with the rainbow. Use of glaze makes a few of the reds and greens appear to be stained glass.

Abstract Figuretism.

Cucaro invented and mastered his iconic and truly original 'People-people" genre. Here you see a madhouse of activity with interesting faces and shapes

People-people abstract

Muted offering with subtle blue and red contrast. Shadows of the figures or dressed in dark raincoats? The more you look the more you see.

Primary colours

Beautiful piece, a strong representation of People-people. The black outline brings out the primary colours quite well.

Abstract Marble Scratch Study

Abstract expressionism meets scratch/linear study overlay upon marbling wash. Various angles yield numerous pleasant surprises.

Asian themed People-people abstract piece.

Lacquered Acrylic on Masonite. Has a Miro quality to it but is all Cucaro. Thick impasto portions give three dimensional feel.

Blissfully unaware of specter lurking.

People-People figuretism abstraction using layering, impasto, shading and thick varnish to create depth and lighting detail. Wicked figure hovering above the crowd seems intent on collecting souls.

Abstract Expressionism

Expressionist example with strong colours and top notch technique. Marbling coupled with a tiger stripe detailing really catches the eye. Freehand Japanese style ink abstractions complete this truly interesting piece and compliments the primal feel.

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Trends in Contemporary Art

Chaos with purpose. Explosion of colours which confronts the viewer with the dilemma to see this through Expressionist or Impressionist eyes? Some see figures conversing, others much more. A Rorschach test courtesy of Cucaro, do take your time.

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Art on parade

Strong abstract Impressionist piece here with red, black, grey and just a thread of blue.

Abstract People-People

Eye-catching example of Cucaro at his zenith. Beautiful shades of orange and red contrasted with various black/white tones.

Trends in Contemporary Art

Energetic abstract scene with strong colours and strokes. Can see and feel the energy pulsating from this piece.

Art by Nature

Exciting picture here with built up impasto framed and then detail claimed back from the canvas. A lava-like flow to this offering.

The World at his feet

A lone tuxedo clad man looks out upon the world before him. Coastlines, islands and oceans call to him. Beside him his guide from beyond.

Expressionism on copper

Acrylic abstract on copper plate. Faces, lines and secrets await the viewer. Take some time, heaps to see and discover

Geometric People-People

Monocromatic study of form & shape of both the human figure as well as the structural creation of said human. Strong colours with layering and accent lines makes this a memorable piece

Bonfire of the Vanities

Incredible image of a sunset bonfire with the silhouettes of the participants. Are they celebrating or is something sinister going on?

Trends in Contemporary Art

Bright and vibrant acrylic colours leap off the masonite on this piece. Energy to spare with numerous secrets to uncover.

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Cucaro Style

Classic Cucaro fusion of expressionism and impressionism. Rich colours blend nicely with hints of bleed over and contrast.

People-People with extra flourish

Captivating image with a hive of activity. People doing their thing overlayed skillfully with ink/drip detailing. Frames, enhances and distorts depending where you look. Masterful.

Dreamy Surrealism proffered here

Check out the faces on the rose buds and the shimmering satin curtain-like background detail. Oh and dig those little people scaling the summit to arrive at the bouquet!

Ink Flow Study

Here we have Cucaro putting onto canvas the Electric Kool-Aide Acid Test. Starting in San Francisco and traveling the Country via a bus, this movement of expanding the mind via LSD burned bright and quick.

Structural Impressionism

Keen example here of how Cucaro created fusion between expressionism and impressionism with his mind & brush. Beautiful brushwork and colours.

Come Visit and discover genius.

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About the Gallery

Who We Are

Pascal Cucaro was an American giant based in San Francisco. His work graces the walls of over 50 museums and countless collectors. Blessed with a curious mind and a hand that followed.

Bay area luminary

Only the Best

When you see a Cucaro you know it immediately and remember forever. A Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and a San Francisco legend. Rediscover the most underrated mid-century American artist and his iconic creations