Art comes in different forms and styles, and each artist has a different way of expressing emotions, points of view and ideas. It is very pleasant to find such variety in a single room and to be able to enjoy art exhibitions that are anything but monotonous, offering contrasting but equally excellent styles. Surprises at every turn.
I recently went to a new art exhibition. In addition to its permanent exhibitions of archaeology, fine arts and more, the Customs House offers temporary exhibitions that change every month or two. I don't usually look at the website for the place as I prefer to be surprised by what there is to see. It's already a walk that I enjoy very much, and not only that, but having someone there always willing to explain the experience makes it even better.
On this occasion, two things happened to me. The first is that the museum walls are very high and they took advantage of all the space, so many of the works of art were very high up, which was a big problem for taking photographs. And the other thing is struggling with the reflections on the glass of some of the works. I tried my best to bring you the best possible shots.
This time I bring you three artists, two of whom exhibited several works and the third only one. The strange thing is that each painting did not have its description next to it, but rather the signs were all together and you had to guess which one corresponded to which painting. So this time I am also bringing you the names. You can tell me if you have a favourite. To make it easier, I will number the works that I was able to photograph due to their height.
These first works belong to Ma Ángeles Díaz Barbado and reminded me a lot of when I was studying drawing and painting and doing works on velvet paper with chalk pastels or when I combined acrylic with Indian ink.
The works are untitled, but the descriptions reveal the technique: mixed media on BFK Rives engraving paper, or on canvas board, or on Artoz paper. I remember working with canvas board once in my life.
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The artist mixes various insects with bats in her paintings, highlighting the butterflies and light colours against the black background. It's a different style from what I usually see. It's interesting.
The following works of art belong to the artist Ángeles Agrela. The names of the works are all correct, I suppose because of their arrangement, but I photographed the description because I found it interesting. The techniques used are acrylic on canvas and oil on canvas.
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I honestly don't remember when or where, but I've seen something similar in my life. They are portraits of both men and women where part or all of the face is seen from an internal point of view. It may be somewhat metaphorical, but the contrast between the interior and exterior makes for striking works.
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On the other hand, the portraits are very well done and the knowledge of anatomy is amazing and detailed. Although they are very rare and strange works, the execution is impeccable. They may not be pleasing to the eye, as they are intense or strong, but their quality is undeniable.
Finally, I bring you this painting, which when I saw it from a distance I thought was a photograph, but when I got closer I realised it was not. In addition, it was enormous in size and I know it must have taken a long time to make.
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The artist is called Juan Francisco Casas and the work is called ‘Artemisa Judith Bea’. The technique is drawing on paper.
The reflections made it difficult for me to take photographs, as the lights were visible on the glass or my own figure. I tried to position myself in a dark area of the painting, as far away as possible, but the corridor was narrow and the work was very large, so I had to lean against the opposite wall. I also took two extra shots from different angles.
But I was surprised when the guide told me that the painting was done with a pen. I was speechless and looked at it again and again, because the woman is perfectly rendered in every detail. There is no objection, and the human figure is very difficult to execute. At this point, I would like to tag 
Every day I see art and every day I marvel at the variety and forms, and that is great, thanks to the boundless creativity and imagination of the artists.
Thank you for joining me today, I wish you an excellent Sunday. See you soon.
Amonet.
All photographs are my own.
