EJEM ALARCON ‘ MAN’S BEST FRIEND ‘

April 19, 2022

In Man’s Best Friend, the sixth solo exhibition of Ejem Alarcon, he simplifies and further strips down all possible complexities in a painting. Against an obviously stark white background, Alarcon leaves out only the barest essentials espousing the most basic core of dogs as the closest and most lovable creatures known to humans.

A fine arts graduate Alarcon had to unlearn what he was taught in college by breaking conventional artistic traditions–paying little attention to perspectives and perceptions. His canvases are void of people as outsized dogs sometimes with other animals surreally on top, portraits canine often in a jolly mood complete with party hats to share light banter in these trying and desperate times.

For Alarcon, furry dogs—some endangered, endemic and even personal–are his preferred creative images during the pandemic. Scientific findings say dogs have been the best against loneliness as they want to be around their owners and love to please them. They are good company for walks as it lowers the blood pressure. Lastly they are the most loyal animals we know. As the saying goes, you have to kick me out like a stubborn dog.

Alarcon revises his own distinct visual language, concerning himself more with what dogs signify and how their inherent characters relate to daily aphorisms of his artist-friends and collector-clients who favor them.

Hardworking

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 24 inches | 2022

Love

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 24 inches | 2022

Loyalty

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 24 inches | 2022

Special Gift

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 24 inches | 2022

Time Management

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 24 inches | 2022

Protecting

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 30 inches | 2022

Waiting For You

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 30 inches | 2022

Family Oriented

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 30 inches | 2022

Loyalty

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 30 inches | 2022

Missing You

Oil on Canvas | 24 x 30 inches | 2022

Patient

Acrylic on Canvas | 18 x 24 inches | 2022

Pack Leader

Acrylic on Canvas | 18 x 24 inches | 2022

Big Boss

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 16.5 inches | 2022

Special Gift

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 16.5 inches | 2022

Stay Humble

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 16.5 inches | 2022

My Favorite Collection

Watercolor on Paper | 16.5 x 11.7 inches | 2022

Best Friends

Watercolor on Paper | 16.5 x 11.7 inches | 2022

Member of the Family

Watercolor on Paper | 16.5 x 11.7 inches | 2022

Love Series 1

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 2

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 3

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 4

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 5

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 6

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 7

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 8

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 9

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022

Love Series 10

Watercolor on Paper | 11.7 x 8.3 inches | 2022