Plato 2020

"Plato" (2020), by Luis Álvarez Roure, is a minimalist oil painting depicting a single, empty plate against a muted white background. The simple composition and muted palette evoke a sense of quiet contemplation and the absence of something. The plate, rendered with subtle brushstrokes, appears almost ethereal, suggesting a pause in the cycle of consumption and a moment of reflection. The artwork is a prime example of still life painting, a genre that explores the interplay of light, shadow, and form in everyday objects.