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Ladies is a gorgeous presentation of artwork featuring abstract images of tall, faceless feminine figures. At once deeply intimate and sweepingly universal, these figures capture the full range of the human experience as they are displayed in postures of suffering, solitude, strength, and joy. This book will especially speak to women on their journey to self discovery.
Loosely based on her own life experiences, Rene Romero Schuler’s images of strength and vulnerability alike will inspire women to think more critically about themselves, their place in the world, and how they relate to others. Schuler’s appreciation for the struggle and triumph of the human condition will spark important dialogue about the true meaning of beauty, unity, representation, and connection that readers will carry forward with them long past the page.
About the author
René Romero Schuler is an American painter and sculptor who creates powerful images that speak to the
complexities of the human condition and the spirit that connects all beings. Feminine figures are a constant in
Schuler’s art, which are equal parts self-portraiture and depictions of the range of emotions she has experienced.
Her challenging early life imbues her work with an appreciation for the universal yet essentially intimate struggles and triumphs of living. In her quest for a feeling of connection, Schuler speaks to global, feminist and
societal issues that impact us all.
Schuler’s paintings and sculptures are purposely semi-abstract and textured, rendering them open to
interpretation by the viewer. Their power lies in the layers of applied materials scraped, carved, and incised by
hand and the elusive quality of the figures – holistically beautiful but symbolic of the scars and flaws that shape
individuals. Currently represented by galleries across the U.S. and Europe, Schuler has had exhibitions
throughout the U.S. and in France, Italy, Singapore, and Lebanon. Her work is included in the permanent
collections of The Union League Club of Chicago, Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) in Chicago, Grand
Valley State University in Michigan, Coral Springs Museum of Art, and St. Thomas University Museum of Art –
Sardiñas Gallery in Miami.
Summary
Ladies is a gorgeous presentation of artwork featuring abstract images of tall, faceless feminine figures. At once deeply intimate and sweepingly universal, these figures capture the full range of the human experience as they are displayed in postures of suffering, solitude, strength, and joy. This book will especially speak to women on their journey to self discovery.
Loosely based on her own life experiences, Rene Romero Schuler’s images of strength and vulnerability alike will inspire women to think more critically about themselves, their place in the world, and how they relate to others. Schuler’s appreciation for the struggle and triumph of the human condition will spark important dialogue about the true meaning of beauty, unity, representation, and connection that readers will carry forward with them long past the page.
