The Wound Always Open: Jorge Rubio Exhibition at Juan Manuel Lumbreras Gallery

In 'The Wound Always Open', artist Jorge Rubio presents a series of works that explore the interplay between narrative figurative representation and the autonomy of pure painting. The exhibition features a varied range of formats, focusing on the human figure as it navigates complex, ambiguous spaces and actions.

In this exhibition, Jorge Rubio delves into the intersection of personal representation and the independent nature of the painterly language. The collection displays a wide range of formats, from intimate small-scale works to expansive canvases, showcasing the artist's thematic and technical variety. While his previous series often focused on free constructive themes, this exhibition places the human figure at the center, placing characters within scenarios where events are either unfolding or waiting to occur. Each piece acts as a record of the negotiation between the presence of the figure and the painting itself, where layers of pure pigment confront and block narrative details. Rubio employs a layered working process to highlight the aesthetic and narrative tensions inherent in his work. By allowing fragments of recognizable imagery to emerge through pure paint, or conversely, interrupting clear subjects with expressive gestures, he creates a productive suspense. The exhibition invites viewers to witness these 'wounds'—the visual evidence of creation and the artistic process—that serve as reminders of the struggles and disruptions inherent in the act of painting.

No specific ticketing information is provided; visitors are encouraged to contact the Juan Manuel Lumbreras Gallery for details regarding gallery access and opening hours during the exhibition period.