At DCG we are thrilled to welcome our beloved guests to our London Gallery once again for an extraordinary exhibition that promises to enchant and captivate your hearts. Today, we proudly present the return of the immensely talented and coveted artist, Fatima Ronquillo, with her latest masterpiece: “Amore: An Ode to Love”.
In this eagerly awaited showcase, Ronquillo unveils a stunning collection of five brand-new works, each a testament to her mastery of classical inspiration, enchanting pictorial imagery, and the fusion of rich cultural traditions. Her extraordinary paintings executed with her sublime technique, transport us to a realm of serenity and charm, where mysteries unfold, personages come to life, and pastoral landscapes provide a backdrop for the drama and playfulness that lie beneath the surface.
At the heart of this collection is the theme of love—its pleasures and its pain. Drawing inspiration from timeless poetry by the likes of Shakespeare, Spenser, Hafez, and Oscar Wilde, Ronquillo delves deep into the complex tapestry of human emotion. This new series of masterpieces takes us on a journey through the intricacies of love, offering a visual feast that resonates with the echoes of art history, nostalgia, and characters drawn from literature, theater, and opera.
Shakespeare's Sonnet 40: "Take all my loves, my love, yea take them all" serves as a muse, weaving a narrative of love's all-encompassing nature, where every facet of the heart is laid bare. Ronquillo's brushwork captures the depth and complexity of love, from its sweetest moments to its most profound sorrows.
Edmund Spenser's "Amoretti XXX: My love is like to ice, and I to fire" ignites the canvas with passion and intensity. Through Ronquillo's expert technique, we witness the juxtaposition of two opposing forces—the coldness of ice and the fervent blaze of love—as they dance together in a mesmerizing visual ballet.
"The Nightingale and the Rose" by Hafez and Oscar Wilde resonates with Ronquillo's exploration of love's sacrifices and the pursuit of its elusive beauty. Her paintings pay homage to these poetic narratives, infusing them with her unique magical realism and a touch of colonial Latin American traditions.
In Ronquillo's hands, the canvas becomes a portal to a world where love transcends time and culture, where emotions are both universal and deeply personal. Her works beckon us to contemplate the eternal themes of love, longing, and desire, inviting us to connect with the characters and stories she brings to life.
"Amore: An Ode to Love" is a testament to the artist's unerring commitment to the art of meaning and sentiments, her ability to conjure beauty from the depths of her soul, and her unique gift for melding classical European influences with the most contemporary feelings. This exhibition promises to be an unforgettable journey through the complexities of the heart, a symphony of color and emotion that will leave the audience profoundly moved and inspired.
