Translations:Emma Reyes/13/en

On the other hand, the central theme in Emma Reyes' paintings is destiny; Each of the monsters, beasts and men that she portrays is subordinated to the inevitable evolution of the events of life itself. For the artist, it is in destiny where “resides the great force of conviction of the work that at times appears cold, cruel, without a shadow of a smile or mercy and, however, is as human as it is legendary, at the same time. modern and primitive” (Tal, 1996). The role that destiny plays in her works is combined with other elements inherent to the nature of her characters, such as race, habits, traditions, religion and family.