A small boat with two figures navigates past a cascade of large white roses against a shimmering gold background.

Friends of Colombia for Social Aid (FOCSA)

LXCL:GENEROSAS (2020) is an exceptional and unique artwork donated to FOCSA by Colombian Artist Pedro Ruiz only available through this auction. Oil on canvas | 70 x 50 cm | Original Certificate of Authenticity

GENEROSAS an exceptional work by Colombian artist Pedro Ruiz

FRIENDS OF COLOMBIA FOR SOCIAL AID (FOCSA)&nbsp;50th ANNIVERSARY GALA LIVE AUCTION AN EXCEPTIONAL AND UNIQUE ARTWORK DONATED TO FOCSA BY COLOMBIAN ARTIST PEDRO RUIZ ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS AUCTION&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1786118473/wysiwyg/gl2mj2fjk4jhqgzxtcnu.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> &quot;GENEROSAS&quot; 2020 Oil on canvas &nbsp;| &nbsp;70 x 50 cm &nbsp;| &nbsp;Original Certificate of Authenticity OPENING BID &nbsp;&pound;5,000 <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p74bsty7imizz948kyx73/FOCSA_Gala-2026_Live-Auction_Pedro-Ruiz.mp4?rlkey=ga3y5cwfdjqohtyrvudq5grc7&dl=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">VIEW MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FROM THE ARTIST PEDRO RUIZ</a> THE ARTWORK &quot;GENEROSAS&quot;&nbsp;is an original oil on canvas by acclaimed Colombian artist Pedro Ruiz. Against a luminous gold ground, six monumental white roses rise from a slender canoe steered by two small sombre figures, creating an image that is at once delicate, abundant and unmistakably connected to Ruiz&#39;s visual language.Nature is a central thread throughout Ruiz&#39;s practice. His work explores the relationship between human beings, the natural world and Colombian identity, while also engaging with social, political and environmental questions. ABOUT PEDRO RUIZ Pedro Ruiz is a renowned Colombian visual artist whose work focuses on the relationship between human beings, nature and Colombian identity. His artistic career developed in Paris, where he studied at the &Eacute;cole Nationale Sup&eacute;rieure des Beaux-Arts and specialised in engraving at Atelier 17 under Stanley William Hayter. His work has been exhibited across the Americas, Europe and Asia and is represented in public collections including the National Museum of Colombia, the Museum of Modern Art of Bogot&aacute; and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in the United States. In 2010, the French Government appointed him a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans l&#39;Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) for his contribution to Colombian art. In 2016, he was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.His exhibition history also includes Latin American Art auctions at Christie&#39;s in New York. ART WITH A PURPOSE A remarkable work of Colombian art. A lasting impact for children in Colombia. This special Live Auction forms part of the FOCSA 50th Anniversary Gala at The Caledonian Club in London on Saturday, 12 September 2026, celebrating five decades of support for vulnerable children and communities in Colombia. Friends of Colombia for Social Aid (FOCSA) is a UK-registered charity run by volunteers. FOCSA raises funds to provide essential medical and educational equipment to hospitals, foundations and community organisations in Colombia, helping children and young people where the need is greatest. Funds raised through the auction of Generosas will support FOCSA&#39;s charitable work in Colombia, turning an exceptional work of Colombian art into practical, lasting support for children and communities. LIVE AUCTION OPENING BID &pound;5,000 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1786118207/wysiwyg/ohppx7tw5pslitnakyki.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> The original certificate, signed by Pedro Ruiz and dated 21 February 2020 in Bogot&aacute;, confirms the artist, title, dimensions, medium and year of the work. By taking part, you stand alongside FOCSA in their mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families across Colombia.&nbsp; Bid generously and know FOCSA Live Auction win will provide many children in Colombia a healthier and brighter future. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO HELP

FRIENDS OF COLOMBIA FOR SOCIAL AID (FOCSA) 50th ANNIVERSARY GALA LIVE AUCTION AN EXCEPTIONAL AND UNIQUE ARTWORK DONATED TO FOCSA BY COLOMBIAN ARTIST PEDRO RUIZ ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS AUCTION  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1786118473/wysiwyg/gl2mj2fjk4jhqgzxtcnu.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> "GENEROSAS" 2020 Oil on canvas  |  70 x 50 cm  |  Original Certificate of Authenticity OPENING BID  £5,000 <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p74bsty7imizz948kyx73/FOCSA_Gala-2026_Live-Auction_Pedro-Ruiz.mp4?rlkey=ga3y5cwfdjqohtyrvudq5grc7&amp;dl=0" target="_blank">VIEW MESSAGE OF SUPPORT FROM THE ARTIST PEDRO RUIZ</a> THE ARTWORK "GENEROSAS" is an original oil on canvas by acclaimed Colombian artist Pedro Ruiz. Against a luminous gold ground, six monumental white roses rise from a slender canoe steered by two small sombre figures, creating an image that is at once delicate, abundant and unmistakably connected to Ruiz's visual language.Nature is a central thread throughout Ruiz's practice. His work explores the relationship between human beings, the natural world and Colombian identity, while also engaging with social, political and environmental questions. ABOUT PEDRO RUIZ Pedro Ruiz is a renowned Colombian visual artist whose work focuses on the relationship between human beings, nature and Colombian identity. His artistic career developed in Paris, where he studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts and specialised in engraving at Atelier 17 under Stanley William Hayter. His work has been exhibited across the Americas, Europe and Asia and is represented in public collections including the National Museum of Colombia, the Museum of Modern Art of Bogotá and the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in the United States. In 2010, the French Government appointed him a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) for his contribution to Colombian art. In 2016, he was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.His exhibition history also includes Latin American Art auctions at Christie's in New York. ART WITH A PURPOSE A remarkable work of Colombian art. A lasting impact for children in Colombia. This special Live Auction forms part of the FOCSA 50th Anniversary Gala at The Caledonian Club in London on Saturday, 12 September 2026, celebrating five decades of support for vulnerable children and communities in Colombia. Friends of Colombia for Social Aid (FOCSA) is a UK-registered charity run by volunteers. FOCSA raises funds to provide essential medical and educational equipment to hospitals, foundations and community organisations in Colombia, helping children and young people where the need is greatest. Funds raised through the auction of Generosas will support FOCSA's charitable work in Colombia, turning an exceptional work of Colombian art into practical, lasting support for children and communities. LIVE AUCTION OPENING BID £5,000 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1786118207/wysiwyg/ohppx7tw5pslitnakyki.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;-webkit-user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> The original certificate, signed by Pedro Ruiz and dated 21 February 2020 in Bogotá, confirms the artist, title, dimensions, medium and year of the work. By taking part, you stand alongside FOCSA in their mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families across Colombia.  Bid generously and know FOCSA Live Auction win will provide many children in Colombia a healthier and brighter future. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO HELP

Friends of Colombia for Social Aid (FOCSA)

FOCSA Gala 2026 Live Auction

GENEROSAS an exceptional work by Colombian artist Pedro Ruiz

£5,000