In "Glory," Jorge K. Cruz employs a vibrant palette of blues, oranges, and reds to create a dynamic, swirling composition. The painting merges abstract and figurative elements, depicting distorted human and horse forms that suggest movement and emotional intensity. Cruz’s style combines fluid brushwork with soft edges, facilitating the fusion of figures and background. This work exemplifies Cruz's exploration of human emotion and psychological depth, embodying existential themes through a layered, gestural technique. It reflects his ongoing dialogue with the tension between past and present experiences. ...
Jorge K. Cruz is a New York City-based artist whose work delves into the tension between figuration and abstraction, probing the depths of human emotion and the intricacies of psychological experience. Cruz’s paintings navigate the tension between past and present, blending saturated, familiar imagery with the stark immediacy of contemporary experience. His work delves into the psychological depths of human nature, manifesting existential inquiries through a sensitive handling of paint and the figure. Cruz creates layered compositions that oscillate between figuration and abstraction, capturing moments of sublimity and introspection.
His swirling, visceral use of the medium reflects a commitment to uncovering universal truths, while his intuitive, experimental approach underscores painting as a site of discovery and transformation. ...
