La Escelara

about La Escelara

Experience Francisco Zuniga’s compelling 1986 lithograph "La Escelara" (The Stairway), a powerful example of Latin American Folk Art and Expressionist tradition that captures the symbolic journey of ascension and human aspiration.

This signed, numbered, and dated work transforms the architectural motif of stairs into a profound meditation on life’s passages and spiritual elevation, rendered with Zuniga’s characteristic mastery of lithographic technique and deep understanding of symbolic imagery. The piece demonstrates the artist’s exceptional ability to find universal meaning in everyday architectural elements while showcasing his commitment to exploring themes of human experience and cultural identity. This limited edition work from an edition of 50 represents a significant example of 1980s Latin American printmaking and Zuniga’s mature artistic vision.