Vibrant is the perfect word to describe Patricia Riascos’s art. Her use of bold colors and geometric playfulness creates a style that is truly her own, and the presence of a common theme throughout her work is especially evident in her abstract paintings: A dreamlike character unites them. She doesn’t spell everything out for us… her paintings have a meditative and mysterious quality. What makes Pat different from other artists is the high degree of emotion that she pours out honestly into her work. Picasso has been one of her main influences, as well...more
