What is not seen

Dimensions: 23.6in x 31.5in

In this deeply symbolic piece, Alberto Juárez confronts us with the paradox of invisibility in an era saturated with images. The female face is masterfully delineated from nose to chin, in black and white, with almost photographic precision. However, the eyes—windows to the soul—are hidden behind an abstract veil of gold and pink tones, like a curtain of erased identity.

The figure, dressed in black, sinks into the dark background that envelops her, becoming a shadow. Only her mouth, closed but expressive, becomes the only visible channel of expression. The absence of gaze challenges the viewer: how do we confront someone we cannot fully see? And how do we show ourselves when society decides which part of us must remain hidden?

The red and white vertical lines interrupt the composition like scars or codes, suggesting an imposed order, emotional censorship, or a boundary between the intimate and the public.

"What is not seen" is a work of visual silences, of restrained beauty and implicit protest. It speaks of imposed anonymity, the desire to be seen, and the profound humanity that remains even when our gaze is stolen. It is a silent cry in an age where excessive exposure can, paradoxically, render us invisible.