Untitled #13 

Vicente Romero painted this evocative scene in oil, a material with a long and esteemed history in Western art. Oil paint's capacity for blending and layering allowed Romero to capture the soft light filtering through the room, and the delicate fabrics of the woman's dress. It's a traditional choice of material, yet in Romero's hands, it feels fresh and contemporary. The artist has employed a technique that gives the painting a warm and intimate feel. The choice of oil as a medium is significant. In earlier centuries, oil paint was associated with wealth and status, as only the affluent could afford such materials. Romero seems to be consciously referencing this history, while simultaneously inviting us to consider the value we place on traditional artistic skills in today's world. The level of time and skill involved challenges the viewer to think about art's position in society. Romero makes us question the boundaries between art and craft.