The Gathering, by Jesus Zamarron
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15”W x 12 1/4”H x 1”D
Born out of the early anxieties of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Gathering offers a mesmerizing, soulful look into a collective moment during an era of profound global uncertainty. In this evocative piece, a tightly clustered group of abstract figures stands close together, their faces obscured by white protective masks, captured in a poignant display of shared vulnerability and quiet solidarity. The composition is alive with Zamarrón’s signature dynamic brushstrokes and a bold, vibrant color palette that injects a sense of visceral energy into an otherwise heavy historical moment. Beneath a dark, heavy sky, the crowd glows with bursts of fiery orange, deep blues, and radiant yellows, striking a profound balance between spontaneous gesture and emotional depth. Exhibited intentionally without glass, the lack of a physical barrier invites viewers into an unmediated relationship with the tactile layers of paint, amplifying the raw, human necessity for connection that the artwork so powerfully embodies.
About the Artist
Jesus Zamarrón holds a BFA from the prestigious Complutense University in Madrid and an MA in Art Education from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. A gypsy painter at heart, his work is celebrated across Europe and the United States for its unique metaphysical vision and bold, dynamic emotionality. Zamarrón currently balances his professional studio practice with his role as an art educator.
San Francisco
2019