Raúl Aguilar Canela pushes painting beyond conventional boundaries, approaching it as a post-medium exploration. His work creates a space where personal narratives intersect with broader contemporary themes such as self-discipline, labor, migration, masculinity, and the pressures of modern life. In his most recent series, Aguilar Canela returns to pure abstraction, revisiting the medium with a renewed sense of intimacy and devotion. Drawing inspiration from his closest relationships—family, friends, and pets—each painting is named after someone significant to him. These works function as protective charms, expressions of care, and contemplative reflections, embodying moments of connection and mental presence. Through this approach, the paintings capture both personal memory and imaginative engagement, emphasizing the emotional and relational dimensions of abstraction while reaffirming his commitment to the expressive potential of painting itself. ...
