The lovers 2016

"The Lovers" is a watercolor painting by Mariojosé Ángeles, made with expressive lines and fluid washes of color on paper. Ángeles, born in 1965, came of age in a world grappling with evolving notions of identity and relationships. This piece delicately treads the line between the figurative and the abstract. The silhouetted forms suggest a couple in an embrace, yet their features are indistinct, allowing viewers to project their own experiences and desires onto the image. The passionate reds and oranges contained within their forms hint at intimacy, while the surrounding greens and blues create a sense of calm, perhaps reflecting the multifaceted nature of love itself. The ambiguous figures allow the viewer to focus on the emotions conjured by the piece. What does it mean to truly see and be seen?