Hugo Fontela Explores Memory and Landscape in 'Pinturas de invierno' at Galería Llamazares

Galería Llamazares in Gijón presents 'Pinturas de invierno,' a solo exhibition by Asturian painter Hugo Fontela, on view until October 24, 2026. The show features works dominated by green tones, linked to the meadows of Asturias, continuing Fontela's introspective exploration of nature as a fundamental reference. Rather than depicting specific places or identifiable geographies, Fontela seeks spaces for reflection, translating his experiences and sensations to the viewer. He describes his paintings as 'blurred images, landscapes of my memory, sediments of memory,' emphasizing reflection over description. The exhibition includes pieces where the pictorial material occupies a specific space, leaving the paper exposed or surrounded by whitish pigment, as in 'Pintura de Invierno I,' an oil on panel that anchors the series and stands out in the show. Other recent canvases employ the all-over technique, covering surfaces edge to edge, as seen in 'Pintura de invierno XII.' Throughout his career, nature has represented more than a pictorial motif, serving as a vehicle for deeper inquiry into painting itself. The exhibition is on view at Galería Llamazares in Gijón through October 24, 2026.