National Gallery of Fine Arts opens exhibition “Organic Dialogue”, by Pedro Ortegarías

Santo Domingo. – The National Gallery of Fine Arts, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the General Directorate of Fine Arts, inaugurated the exhibition “Organic Dialogue” by the artist Pedro Ortegarías on Thursday night, in an event that brought together prominent figures from the national cultural and artistic sphere.

The opening was led by the director of the National Gallery, Aniova Prandy, along with the museum curator and coordinator Salvador Bergés, who offered the central words of the event. Likewise, the artist Pedro Ortegarías shared with the attendees details of his visual proposal and the creative process that underlies the exhibition.

During his intervention, Prandy highlighted the symbolic value of cultural spaces as constantly transforming scenarios, fueled by human experiences and artistic creation. In that context, he emphasized that the exhibition integrates into the living history of the Palace of Fine Arts, contributing a new narrative from contemporary art.

Similarly, he highlighted the artist’s technical quality, emphasizing his mastery of drawing, as well as his handling of color and light as narrative resources in his pieces. He also pointed out his ability to engage with universal references without renouncing his own aesthetic identity.

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The exhibition “Organic Dialogue” brings together a total of 30 works in various formats, in which Ortegarías explores the relationship between organic forms, nature, and symbolism. Through compositions that evoke plant landscapes, atmospheres that oscillate between light and shadow, and the presence of human figures

as and mystical, the artist constructs a visual universe loaded with meanings that invites a deep sensory experience. In his words, the artist expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to present his work in a space of high relevance for the country and the Caribbean, reaffirming his commitment to art as a vehicle of identity and cultural projection.

“We will soon tell the world that the Dominican Republic is not only known for its beaches or sports, but also for the talent of its artists. If it falls to me to be the voice of those who have not yet dared, I will assume that commitment with responsibility and conviction,” he stated.

Ortegarías explained that her proposal is inspired by nature and its preservation, using elements of flora and fauna as visual metaphors that encourage new readings in the viewer. Likewise, she expressed her interest in bringing the exhibition closer to students and educational centers, with the purpose of fostering a more direct relationship with the visual arts.

The exhibition “Organic Dialogue” will remain open to the public until May 14, consolidating the National Gallery of Fine Arts as a key space for the encounter with visual arts in Santo Domingo and offering the opportunity to appreciate the work of a contemporary creator who continues to enrich the national artistic panorama.