Estévez’s paintings (...) also reference the city, and more specifically, the inner workings that keep a city alive. The painting’s inevitable stillness makes the entire city look as though it is in pause, perhaps resting, from the output required of maintaining everyday life. This is notable in "Ciudad entropía" (2022), where the influences of architectural plans and blueprints are visible in the depiction of the city. From afar, this painting looks entirely abstract, consisting of geometric elements that create a sort of buzzing sensation. Though the city appears frozen without any obviously visible movement, the viewer can envision the busy bees keeping the gardens trim, the roads clear, and the businesses opening their doors. There is also a hint within the painting’s title—entropy referring to a gradual decline into disorder. Given that the paintings appear orderly with the details stenciled in an incredibly clean manner, there is no denying that the title makes one wonder whether or not the city’s clean lines and courtyards can remain so within an unsustainable system. Unlike Estévez’s previous paintings, there is no figure included. In a sense, the figure could be missing for many reasons, but ultimately, he leaves that to you. (...) - Maritza Lacayo