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Carlos and Sonia in the Rose Garden
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Acrylic on canvas
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Eloy Torrez frequently conveys dreamlike states and the depths of one's subconscious. Referencing his passion for music and creativity, he embodies a surrealistic style. Torrez employs his art as a vehicle to illuminate the transformative power music and art possess and the ability they have to transcend differences. During his formative years, Torrez studied the old masters, such as Raphael Sanzio. He included the turquoise skies to capture the visual traditions of Renaissance art and the vanity table with candles and a mirror to resemble the simplicity of European Catholic altars. In this painting, he portrays the woman’s reflection in the mirror reaching towards Carlos, prompting the viewer to ponder whether Sonia is a mere figment of imagination, a beacon of hope, or an embodiment of Carlos’ subconscious desires. Torrez finds beauty in the act of questioning and unraveling the intricate intersectionality of our identities. (Author: Zola Davis)
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