Swarm, 2014, acrylic, enamel, walnut ink, and metal flakes on canvas, 84 x 72 in.
Since her survey exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center titled Candida Alvarez: Here, which focuses on the artist’s paintings from 1975 to the present, Candida Alvarez's name has been plastered all over the art world.
Alvarez is a force to be reckoned with: she boasts an extensive studio practice, stellar teaching career, and now a magnificent position and presence in the national and international art scene. Her work is currently on view at museums, cultural institutions, and collections, and discussions about her practice (as well as critical reviews) are brimming with glory.
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