R.F. Alvarez is an Austin, Texas-based artist known for his figurative paintings, drawings, and art objects. Born in San Antonio, Texas in 1988, his work explores themes of queer identity, masculinity, and belonging within the context of his Mexican heritage and Texan cowboy lineage. His paintings often feature rich, nocturnal color palettes and luminous images of queer joy, revelry, and contemplation, blending personal memory with romantic allegory. Alvarez draws on a range of influences, from Greek mythology to Old Master techniques, to create a distinct visual style. His work seeks to re-mythologize the cowboy figure and inject queer narratives into the art historical canon.
R.F. Alvarez
The Plant I Keep Forgetting to Water