2107., 2021

Alejandra Quintanilla  

This abstract artwork bursts with dynamic shapes and a vivid color palette. Bold swaths of red, orange, and burgundy contrast sharply with cooler tones of blue and green, creating a striking visual tension. Organic forms intertwine across the canvas, suggestive of nature-inspired motifs without adhering to any recognizable subject. The interplay between light and dark hues adds depth, inviting viewers to explore the layers of overlapping shapes. This complex composition challenges conventional perceptions, encouraging multiple interpretations. The artist’s innovative use of negative space enhances the artwork’s fluidity, allowing each section to breathe while maintaining a cohesive structure. The painting’s energetic rhythm and bold abstraction capture an evocative sense of movement, engaging viewers in an immersive visual dialogue.

2107, 2021 by Alex Quintanilla Acrylic on Canvas Image size: 135 cm H x 180 cm W Canvas size: 150 cm H x 195 cm W One of a Kind Unframed 

Estimated production time: 6 to 8 weeks

Alejandra Quintanilla graduated with a degree in Arts from the University of Monterrey UDEM and attended a residency program at the Cooper Union School of Art in New York. Her work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums in Mexico, the United States, Italy, Brazil, among them el Museo Rufino Tamayo, el Centro de las Artes, el Museo del Chopo, la Bienal Monterrey now Femsa, el Centro Roberto Garza Sada. Her work is in private and public collections among them the Museum of Fine Art, Houston and the Museum of Latin American Art, California.