Alejandro Rubio: The Green Man & Other Tales

October 4 – November 30, 2024

Reception: October 11, 6 – 9 PM

Alejandro Rubio’s paintings reflect his interest in creating imaginary landscapes that evoke a sense of familiarity. Pulling from his memories, he adapts bits of the places inspired by growing up in South America, setting colorful cars, buildings, and streets in an urban grid. Turning towards the rural, the artist composes a scene of idyllic islands, complete with trees and a few small homes, within a tranquil ocean. Even within this peaceful setting, he reminds us of our responsibility to our planet, as personified as ‘the green man,’ a fedora-wearing entity beset by our disastrous environmental actions. 

Artist Talk: November 2, 2 – 3:30 PM

(FREE, $10 suggested donation)

Rubio is an established painter who has lived and worked in Davis and Oakland for over 24 years. He will talk about his formative years as an artist in Uruguay, and his transition to landscape painting in Northern California, including his fascination with the unique features of our Central Valley environment. 

Sponsored by Tom Doyle & Kathy Joseph. 

The Pence Gallery is open 11:30 AM – 5 PM, Tuesday – Sunday (closed Mondays). There may be adjusted hours around holidays; please call 530-758-3370 with inquiries.

Image: Alejandro Rubio, “Isthmus”