Painter and engraver Manuel Alcorlo has passed away in Madrid at the age of 91. His work remained independent of trends and schools, standing out for a tectonic and dynamic drawing where line and structure were essential. In addition to being a visual artist, he was a musician, a duality that nurtured his creative sensitivity.
The stroke as architecture: the technique of an independent artist 🎨
Alcorlo based his work on a firm and structured drawing, where the line not only defined forms but also generated tension and movement. He rejected labels such as Informalism or Pop, preferring his own language. His mastery of engraving allowed him to explore textures and contrasts with precision, while his musical training influenced the visual rhythm of his compositions.
He painted like someone tuning an instrument (and went against the grain of fashion) 🎵
Alcorlo not only painted but also played music. Like a jazz musician who improvises methodically, he combined structure and freedom on the canvas. That said, he never let himself be seduced by the trends of the moment. While others chased the latest fad, he kept drawing straight lines. In the end, consistency proved him right.