Eric Romero's "Querencia" Brings New Mexico Heritage to Blue Rain Gallery, Santa Fe

From September 25 to October 8, 2026, Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe will showcase "Querencia," a collection of oil paintings by Eric Romero. This exhibition delves into the Spanish notion of querencia, symbolizing a place of safety. Romero utilizes a rich palette and traditional techniques, incorporating elements of religious iconography, Renaissance themes, Greek mythology, urban folklore, and pop culture to pay tribute to resilient figures who shape local cultures while addressing colonization and religious syncretism. Notable pieces include "Route of Tomorrow," featuring his daughter in a Chevrolet El Camino, "A Thousand Mothers Behind Her," which honors matriarchal Hispanic traditions, and "Las Fridas," portraying his wife and daughter as Frida Kahlo. Other works include "The Way Home" and "A Lifetime Along the Fence Line."