Federico Aguilar Alcuaz

Federico Aguilar y Alcuaz (b.1932 – d.2011), who signed his works as Aguilar Alcuaz was an artist of voluminous output. He is known mainly for his gestural paintings in acrylic and oil, as well as sketches in ink, watercolor, and pencil. He was also a sculptor of note and has rendered abstract and figurative works in ceramics, tapestries and even in relief sculptures made of paper and mixed media, which he simply calls “Alcuazaics.” The preference to use his maternal name was more for practical reasons; Alcuaz was rarer than the name Aguilar, and thus ensured better recall; it was also simpler to drop the customary y between the two names.

His works are highly favored, not only for its studied refinement and European flair but also for the ease and pleasure conveyed by his choice of light, color, and composition; all of which add up to scenes which are always quite playful but never cluttered. His love for classical music is also apparent in this constant fluidity.

Published in 2007 by Galerie Joaquin

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