Tlaloc Studios & Albert Projects is pleased to present “Siempre Presente“ a solo exhibition by Bryan Ali Sanchez
@bryan_ali_sanchez opening April 6th, 6-9pm at
@albert.projects 2122 Berkeley Ave Los Angeles Ca
See you there…
Siempre Presente / Ever Present, 2021-2024
Oil on canvas
68 inches x 88 inches
Words by Michael Alvarez
@__michaelalvarez__
Bryan Ali Sanchez works as a painter and storyteller intricately captures working-class experiences of journey, survival, and adversity. Hailing from San Diego’s Barrio Logan neighborhood and deeply connected to Mexico, he possesses a distinct perspective that enables him to authentically depict the humanity and essence of his subjects. By weaving personal and communal narratives from places like la Frontera, el rancho, beyond and in between, Bryan’s work transcends boundaries, offering a glimpse into spaces both familiar and unknown.
Through his direct and evocative brushstrokes, Bryan narrates concrete stories while allowing room for movement, diverse possibilities, and unfolding tales. The vibrant colors in his compositions lend a cinematic and suspenseful quality that works like a soundtrack to the urgency and emotion of the moments he paints. Through his storytelling and use of symbolism, he elevates his art beyond visual depiction, inviting viewers to delve into the psychology and experiences of his subjects. Bryan’s work, while rooted in the tradition of representational oil painting, serves as a contemporary reflection, shedding light on pressing realities, issues, and narratives of our time.
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