Cristina de Miguel’s (1987) paintings are known for their juxtaposition of distorted figures with bright color palettes. At the core of her practice is the combination of different methods of paint application which result in a variety of textures and brushwork. The heightened sense of movement in her pictures emulate a process which is inherently physical and chaotic: the canvas alternates between leaning and laying flat on the ground as the artist pours, flings, scratches and brushes the paint onto the surface. De Miguel’s use of oil stick and the abundance of frenzied lines which sustain her loose corporeal anatomies evoke a painterly sensibility which is significantly influenced by drawing. In a fundamental manner, her paintings come to life through opposing forces: wet and dry textures, thick and thin surface treatments, dark figurative gestures and compositions characterized by luminous colors.