Spring 2019

Luis Álvarez Roure created this painting, titled "Spring," using oil on canvas. Roure's work often exists between the realms of abstraction and figuration, and emerges from a place of intuitive mark-making. Here, we see a figure rendered with loose brushstrokes and a delicate palette of pastel hues. The painting is both representational and expressive. The woman’s gesture and gaze suggest an active and assertive subject, diverging from more passive portrayals of women in art history. She seems ready to meet the viewer's gaze directly, challenging traditional dynamics of looking. The title "Spring" suggests themes of renewal and growth, but there’s also a sense of tension in the figure's posture, a moment of anticipation. Roure prompts us to question how conventional representations of femininity intersect with lived experiences of strength, resilience, and individuality. "Spring" becomes a meditation on the complexities of identity, reflecting both societal expectations and personal narratives.