Attend The Bow Wow Gala 2025 - Join us in person for an unforgettable evening benefiting The Sula Society’s rescued dogs! The Bow Wow Gala takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, featuring cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and the live auction at Santo Coyote in Marina Vallarta. 🌟 LOGIN AND CLICK "MY BIDS" ABOVE TO TRACK BIDDING HISTORY 🌟 Category: Online Only

“Golden Abstraction” – Contemporary Mixed Media Artwork with Gold Leaf

A captivating dialogue between fluidity and form, Golden Abstraction by José Cárdenas and Esteban Aguirre explores the dynamic tension between chaos and control through striking contrasts of black ink, soft washes of gray, and radiant gold leaf.

The composition unfolds like a visual sonata — the sweeping gestures of black echoing movement and shadow, while the shimmering gold leaf adds a divine luminosity that captures both the viewer’s gaze and imagination. Each textured brushstroke and delicate metallic layer evokes transformation, balance, and the eternal interplay between light and darkness.

Housed in a hand-finished gold frame, this contemporary piece exemplifies modern Mexican artistry, seamlessly blending minimalist abstraction with symbolic opulence. Ideal for collectors seeking a refined statement piece, Golden Abstraction adds warmth, depth, and sophisticated energy to any interior.

Collector’s Note

A statement of luminous refinement, Golden Abstraction stands as a testament to the evolving language of contemporary Mexican art. It embodies elegance, restraint, and a timeless dialogue between nature’s elements and human touch — destined for spaces that value art as both presence and poetry.

The Bow Wow Gala is an annual fundraising event for The Sula Society, a dedicated dog rescue organization in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, committed to providing shelter, care, and love to over 300 rescued dogs. All proceeds go directly to The Sula Society.

Thank you to JOSÉ CÁRDENAS / ESTEBAN AGUIRRE - Orquídeas de Oro for this generous donation.

Orquídeas de Oro HOME DECOR

Lázaro Cárdenas 474-B, Col. Emiliano Zapata C.P. 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Tel: 322 275 1218 / 322 275 7303

“Golden Abstraction” – Contemporary Mixed Media Artwork. Valued at $215 USD

🌐 Online Winners
Gift Certificates:
• Your certificate will be sent directly to your email inbox.
• Simply print both the certificate and your winning confirmation email to redeem it at the participating business.
Physical Items:
• You’ll complete your payment online, then arrange a small additional shipping fee after the event.
• A volunteer will contact you to confirm the cost based on your location.
• Prefer to wait? We may be able to coordinate a volunteer or supporter traveling your way who can hand-deliver it!

Local Pick-Up (Puerto Vallarta):
• If you’re in Puerto Vallarta, you can pick up your item from a central location between November 26 – December 3.
🎟️ Event Winners
If you’re joining us at the Bow Wow Gala, you’ll be able to take your winning item or gift certificate home that night after checking out.
💌 Proxy Winners (for Live & Online or Silent & Online Categories)
If the item you bid on is listed in a Live & Online or Silent & Online category, here’s how proxy bidding works:
• The online auction closes November 20 at 12:00 PM CST.
• At that time, the highest online bid becomes the starting bid for the Bow Wow Gala on November 22, 2025.
• Once the online auction closes, we’ll contact you to confirm whether you’d like to appoint a volunteer to act as your proxy bidder at the Gala.
• Your proxy will bid on your behalf — up to your chosen limit — so you can stay in the game even if you can’t attend in person!
If your proxy wins the item:
• You’ll receive an invoice for the total amount due after the Gala.
• Once payment is received, we’ll help arrange shipping, delivery, or local pick-up, depending on your location.
• Please note that proxy winners located outside of Puerto Vallarta may need to cover an additional shipping fee for physical items.

“Golden Abstraction” – Contemporary Mixed Media Artwork. Valued at $215 USD

📣 Important Note

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