“Dear Tim
I have 5 paintings prepared to disconcert the public, although not made with that purpose.
They are in progress which, in my opinion, keeps them alive and transparent but not as finished as some viewers might expect paintings to be.
There is always the issue of doubt – which we all have in relation to our actions. These doubts, of course, reflect our insecurity and, at the same time, our determination.
Once on the walls of the gallery they will show their credentials with no further possibility of my intervention. I will be one of the observers and I will have my own opinions and feelings.
The exhibition is an homage to my good friend Francesc Fita from Girona in north-eastern Spain. Francesc is like a brother to me and was a fellow member of the Catalan artistic group “Flamma” (1948-1953). Francesc celebrates his 90th Birthday this year – which I will also do in 2018.
The title of the show is Catalunya.
Yours,
Alberto.”
Auckland, 18 October 2017
Photography: Kallan MacLeod
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2017-02 Catalunya
2017
water-based mixed media on canvas
2130mm H x 1830mm W
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2017-B6 Catalunya
2017
water-based mixed media on canvas
1715mm H x 1355mm W
PRIVATE COLLECTION
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2014-92 (San Juan de la Cruz)
2014
mixed media on wood
395mm H x 330mm W (frame)
Private Collection
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2016-261 (Hector of Troy)
2016
mixed media and aluminium on board
430mm H x 340mm W (frame)
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2016-320 (Electra)
2016
water-based mixed media on board
325mm H x 235mm W (frame)
Private Collection
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2017-64 Catalunya
2017
water-based mixed media on canvas
2500mm H x 1855mm W
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2017-3b Catalunya
2017
water-based mixed media on canvas
2500mm H x 1855mm W
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2017-B5 Catalunya
2017
water-based mixed media on canvas
2130mm H x 1830mm W
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
2016-324
2016
mixed media on board
255mm H x 195mm W (frame)
Private Collection
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017
Alberto Garcia-Alvarez
Catalunya
2017