Acrollage painting is simply the evolution of a mixed media combination of acrylic and paper, transcending into a more elegant form.

This medium is achieved by layering glazes of luminous colors with encapsulating rice and imaged paper. The luxurious paint and textures is achieved by the blending of fermenting surfaces and stenciled patterns which enhances the dramatic intensity of the images. The depth of coloring is inspired by, and adapted to the tastes of the common people, produces a striking impression. The sensitive and complex simplicity creates a more formal graphic composition.

The imagery evokes a range of archetypal themes, and employs a new vocabulary of classical and urban origin. The empowerment of the spiritual and emotional evolves from the act of their own creation and defines a distinctive quality. The creative forces and artistic execution of the work rest with pure intuition and conjures a signature style, unique to RODRIGUEZ CALERO.

The collage medium is a kind of surrealist art in which bits of flat materials are pasted together in an incongruous relationship for a symbolic or suggested effect. This blending of elements offers an open ended means to construct ideas and feelings of an instinctual and emotional involvement and gives pursuit to my own personal EXPRESSION AND IDEAS.

Compositions of the human figure, breaking, decomposing and rearranging, creates a puzzle of sorts, which is complex and fascinating like human nature. These conceptual images transcend abstract poetry and humor to a social and political urban presence and evokes an image of familiarity and sentiment.

Collage has a language and reason which is impelling and enables me to translate an area of imagination and intuition in visual form.

© 2004 Gloria Rodriguez Calero