Tete Alurralde
Barcelona España, b. 1986
Biography
Teté Alurralde (b. 1986, Argentina) is an abstract artist based in Barcelona whose work explores introspection, emotion, and the passage of time. Rooted in personal experience, her practice uses abstraction as a means of translating inner states into visual form, creating contemplative spaces that invite reflection and emotional connection.
At the heart of Alurralde’s work is an ongoing exploration of how emotions evolve over time and how they can be represented through colour, rhythm, and gesture. Her paintings emerge through a process that balances intention with unpredictability, embracing the expressive possibilities of chance as an essential part of creation.
Water plays a fundamental role in her practice, acting both as a medium and a collaborator. By allowing pigments to flow, disperse, and interact organically, she introduces an element of spontaneity that mirrors the fluid nature of memory and feeling. The resulting compositions possess a sense of movement and openness, reflecting emotions that remain in constant transformation.
A distinctive characteristic of Alurralde’s work is her use of white space. These unpainted areas function as moments of pause and silence within the composition, creating balance while allowing the painted elements to breathe. Much like silence in conversation, these spaces become active components of the work, emphasising presence, absence, and contemplation.
Working on raw, untreated fabrics, she preserves the material’s natural qualities and imperfections, reinforcing a commitment to authenticity and simplicity. Through this restrained yet emotionally resonant approach, Alurralde creates paintings that encourage viewers to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and engage with the subtle beauty of the present moment.
Her work has been exhibited extensively in Argentina and internationally, continuing to build a practice centred on reflection, vulnerability, and human connection.