Happy Days: Artist Enrique Zaldivar exhibits his paintings in Trenton New Jersey

*"Happy Days"* stems from my personal experiences with nature, color, and shapes over the past four years.

I understand that these themes might sound conventional and simplistic, and indeed they are. Over time, I have distanced myself from theoretical constraints, aiming for a more primal feeling. Often, when trying to express deep concepts, we get lost in abstractions, making it difficult to achieve clarity between the artwork and its observer. That’s why it has been incredibly refreshing for me to focus on my everyday world and discover countless reasons worth representing in my work. Anything can spark interest and be a source of inspiration.

In my pieces, you’ll find pure colors, both random and deliberate brushstrokes, rhythm, spontaneity, nature, and ordinary objects. Each day, I grow to appreciate art more, with fewer pretensions and a desire for greater purity and sincerity. I move fluidly between figuration and abstraction, as anything can inspire and influence my work. While some say that humans seek pleasure and avoid pain, I find profound fulfillment in the act of artistic creation, regardless of my feelings.

I am among those who believe that art may not change the world, but it does transform us.