Gefen Gallery

Francisco Valverde (b. 1972, Cuernavaca, Mexico) is a painter whose practice has evolved from a foundation in figurative work into a distilled, intuitive visual language shaped by years of teaching and material exploration. Rooted in a pursuit of essence, his work reduces painting to gesture, surface, and presence, guided by a philosophy of freedom through clarity. Through layered, rhythmic compositions, Valverde creates a quiet space of connection between artist, material, and viewer, resulting in work that feels both restrained and deeply expressive.