Armando - Gay Mexican Astronaut Framed Canvas
Description
Armando drifts through the cosmos, a nahual of the nebulae, a gay Mexican astronaut framed in celestial defiance. His turquoise suit like the sacred waters of Cenote Sagrado. It shimmers with golden filigree—a second skin and declaration of lineage—echoing the intricate códices of the Mixtec and Maya, where history is woven in constellations and resistance is etched into time. An ofrenda to every queer ancestor who dreamed beyond the confines of their era.
His headgear orbits like a solar system, as if Tonatiuh himself casts his blessing upon this journey. The pink halo behind him glows like the cosmic energy of Tenochtitlán’s lunar ceremonies—bridging past and future, the known and the undiscovered. In his gaze, the quiet defiance of the Zapotec muxes, the unshaken will of those who have always existed beyond imposed borders, beyond binary definitions.
Armando is not just a space traveler; he is an explorador del alma, a bridge between earthbound tradition and infinite gay futurism. He does not seek to conquer—he seeks to reclaim, to expand, to carve a place in the stars where queer Mexicans have always belonged.
Information
Make Any Room a Showpiece
Artist-grade 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton canvas, finely textured for depth and precision.
Hand-stretched, natural white, and engineered to capture light and color with striking clarity.
Printed with non-toxic, water-based pigments that stay vivid for decades.
Framed to Float, Crafted to Last
Sustainably sourced FSC® certified European knotless pine, with a satin-laminated black finish.
19mm frame depth and a precisely measured 5mm float that creates a sleek, gallery-worthy effect.
Sustainably Stunning
Ultra-rich water-based eco-inks deliver the same bold intensity as traditional inks without the harsh chemicals and environmental cost.
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Cost
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Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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1. Brand New, Just for You
Handcrafted after you order, reducing waste and energy by only making art that’s truly wanted — never mass-produced.
2. Finish & Texture
Artist-grade cotton with a luscious, finely grained texture. Engineered to capture every intricate brushstroke and subtle gradient.
3. Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
4. 100+ Years of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps your art stay bold & breathtaking for a lifetime with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
5. FSC® Certified Wood
Sustainable forestry, ethical labor and community conservation—no shortcuts, just responsible craftsmanship.
6. Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality & care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more