Oil painter Eustaquio Segrelles, has been developing his style and themes for over 60 years. His first exhibition was in 1957, near the city of Valencia, Spain, where he currently resides. His first themes included ports and street scenes, but he’s more recently included beaches, old towns, cowboys and the Old West, as this subject matter “continues to inspire and challenge me,” he explains. “I love immersing myself in different and new cultures, and learning how to adapt my painting style to the tastes of the people where I go.”La Siega 2, oil on canvas, 24 x 39"

Segrelles has a much-anticipated show that will reveal a new body of work with Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico. “Segrelles’ work evokes a feeling of femininity whether it is an orange grove or a fishing scene,” says Cyndi Hall, associate director at Manitou Gallery. “Specifically, the viewer identifies with the struggle of day to day survival of putting food on the table and making a living. However, Segrelles manages to show us these tasks are more than a job, the cultivation of the crop and the catching of the fish is an art in itself.”

Naranjos 2, oil on canvas, 31 x 31"

Segrelles has experimented with different styles to cultivate and perfect his current way of painting. “The way the figures move and interact within their environment is one of the most important elements in my work,” he says. “I try to make sure the figures including their dress are as accurate as possible.

This can be seen in Naranjos 2, showing farmers gathering oranges in a grove that is backed by an abstracted sky. The brush stroke he employs and use of color is an impressive approach to beautifying an everyday scene. “The colors of the entire composition must be beautiful and flow nicely so that you fall in love with the work at the very first moment you see the painting,” Segrelles confirms. 

La Recollida de Verano – Valencia Espana, oil on canvas, 29 x 36"

To achieve his impressive results, Segrelles relies on photographs as reference. “Some of these photographs are over 70 years old and quite rare, as they capture historical Spanish traditions, some of which no longer exist and are now extinct.” In addition, he will browse the internet to find new subjects and ingenuity.

Bueyes en la Playa – Valencia Espana, oil on canvas, 21 x 31"

“With each new day, I continue to find inspiration and new ideas to grow as an artist, Segrelles says. “I hope collectors find a love for the history and traditions I continue to paint, as well as see and feel the sincerity of each new work. My uncle used to say, ‘tubes and turpentine, then you add what’s inside of you.’”

Starting with a reception September 11, Manitou Galleries will be open for the show through October 2.

Upcoming Show
Up to 10 works
Sept. 11 – Oct. 2, 2020
Manitou Galleries
225 Canyon Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 986-9833
www.manitougalleries.com

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