The Empire

The painting titled 'The Empire' employs Contemporary realism to depict the harsh reality faced by journalists in Mexico, a country symbolized by a chaotic landscape of violence and impunity. Using layered canvas and oil paints, the artist creates a visceral scene that hints at the danger and silence surrounding journalist murders—more than 100 since 2000—many unresolved. The work's textural elements integrate wax accents, emphasizing the fragility and opacity of truth in a country where crimes against the press often go unpunished, reflecting a dystopian vision of power and corruption.