Stylistically and conceptually, René Alvarado is poised to produce his most provocative paintings. He creates lines that dance and dart over the composition, then rest on a particularly symbolic detail - a third eye, a fish or a lacy sleeve. Often compared to Rufino Tamayo, Alvarado has shown a fondness for expressively textured canvases in deep reds, intense blues and earthy hues as well as fractured figures and unusual perspectives. Together these elements lend readability to his work.

Ultimately, Alvarado's work is about identity. His anecdotal narratives revisit life experiences; as Picasso suggested, the canvas becomes a personal journal and inspiration is inextricably intertwined with life. Spending time with the artist's work, one begins to understand that through it, he connects with his past, reconciles his present and will realize his future.