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Abstract Quote by Jose Parla

“For me, the canvas is an abstract interpretation of a…” quote by Jose Parla — Download Open image

“For me, the canvas is an abstract interpretation of a wall. It's a piece of art with its own history, one that alludes to the passage of time and to the theater of life.”

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