"Art changes the way of seeing" John Berger

 

"Pictures make us see things that we might not otherwise see" David Hockney

 

"Ver es haber visto" Fernando Pessoa

 

"Just do your work. And if the world needs your work it will come and get you. And if it doesn't, do your work anyway. You can have fantasies about having control over the world, but I know I can barely control my kitchen sink. That is the grace I'm given. Because when one can control things, one is limited to one's own vision." Kiki Smith:

  

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  • JoinedNovember 2010
  • HometownBarcelona
  • Current cityBarcelona
  • CountrySpain

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Erik Nels Johnson says:

I could not agree more with Maureen. Alex seems able to capture the feeling and character of both the person he chooses to portray, and the scene of the action. His formal sensibilities are outstanding as well: color, texture, line are wonderful. His art is emotionally accessible, perceptive and insightful, and beau… Read more

I could not agree more with Maureen. Alex seems able to capture the feeling and character of both the person he chooses to portray, and the scene of the action. His formal sensibilities are outstanding as well: color, texture, line are wonderful. His art is emotionally accessible, perceptive and insightful, and beautiful.

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February 8, 2013
maureen nathan says:

Alex's 'banyistes' series is wonderful. with line and colour he deftly shows us people we know, a nuance here and there, just so, charming all the while, but to me, the best is the feeling of affection that comes through in each drawing, the little 'I don't know what' that shows a vulnerability which is the attraction… Read more

Alex's 'banyistes' series is wonderful. with line and colour he deftly shows us people we know, a nuance here and there, just so, charming all the while, but to me, the best is the feeling of affection that comes through in each drawing, the little 'I don't know what' that shows a vulnerability which is the attraction because it's something we all share. I can see myself or someone I know in every drawing. A very talented artist with a heart and love for the world he lives in.

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May 28, 2011