Carlos Gamez de Francisco imagines the structure of a family tree through a captivating wall installation of round paintings. Varying in size and intricately detailed, each circular work functions as a visual “node” in a network of personal, botanical, and zoological memory. Francisco uses painted insects—moths, dragonflies, and butterflies—as whimsical, surreal connectors that guide the eye across the constellation of imagery.

From distorted Dutch tulips to parrots perched in stoic stillness, each piece plays with classical motifs while embracing a playful and contemporary sensibility. Some compositions appear fluid and abstract, while others are precise and naturalistic, creating a rhythm of contrast that echoes the diversity found within any lineage. The artist’s meticulous craftsmanship is evident in the textures, from soft, painterly brush work to sections of impasto, and in his signature touch of gold edging—adding a sense of reverence and theatricality.

Carlos Gamez de Francisco | Fox in The Clouds | Acrylic on Canvas (Framed) | 12 x 12 x 2 in | $1,900

"Today, I often spend fifteen hours a day painting and feel very blessed to do what I love." 

- Carlos Gamez de Francisco

Installed together in an orderly pattern, the round pieces resemble both relics and portals. The genealogical structure is suggested but intentionally abstracted, allowing viewers to imagine a new kind of inheritance—one rooted in nature, transformation, and artistic lineage rather than bloodlines alone. 

Francisco offers a poetic reflection on history and connection, inviting us to trace a lineage that’s not linear, but ever evolving—interwoven with imagination, curiosity, and a reverence for beauty in all its forms.