Elias Rivera Photo

Passing Moments #1

Shepherd 2011

Chi Chi Castenango 1993

Untitled (#16), n.d.

Windows of the World #18

Windows of the World #43

Oaxaca Market 1984

Windows of the World 35 2003

Windows of the World #41

Portraits of Peru #23

Untitled (Woman in Traditional Garb), n.d.

Portraits of Peru #15

Blue Blanket

Untitled (Woman Thinking), n.d.

Elias Rivera - Wall Text

The paintings of renowned Santa Fe painter Elias Rivera (1937-2019), capture the intimate details of daily life in Latin America’s varied cultures. His works in oil employ the techniques of the old masters, utilizing the chiaroscuro characteristic of Caravaggio’s paintings and intentionality of color akin to Vermeer. Rich, vibrant color, narrative-driven composition, and polished technique distinguish Rivera’s oeuvre. His works express the drama of everyday life, and imbue their subjects with an intrinsic nobility. Widely regarded for his deft representations of the indigenous communities of Mexico and Latin America, Rivera’s paintings reveal the humanity and dignity he witnessed on his trips South.

LewAllen Galleries

Camille

Elias Rivera